1 The apostles, desirous to have the poor regarded for their bodily sustenance, as also careful themselves to dispense the word of God, the food of the soul,
3 recommend,
5 and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men to the office of deaconship.
7 The word of God prevails,
8 Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Ghost, confuting those with whom he disputed, is brought before the council, and falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple.
