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Stephen, the apostles, and disciples organize fair daily care for widows at tables with baskets of food in the Jerusalem church.

Caring for the Widows

Acts 6:1–7:60

Stephen and six other named servants stand before the gathered church community as the apostles pray and lay hands on them in Jerusalem.

The Seven Are Chosen

Acts 6:1–7:60

Stephen speaking with an open scroll or raised hand to thoughtful listeners in a Jerusalem synagogue, based on Acts 6:8–10.

Stephen Speaks with Wisdom

Acts 6:1–7:60

Stephen standing respectfully before the council in Jerusalem while the high priest, council members, elders, scribes, and false witnesses are present.

Stephen Before the Council

Acts 6:1–7:60

Stephen addresses the high priest and council while symbolic references represent Abraham, Joseph, Moses, the wilderness, David, Solomon, a tabernacle, and the temple.

God Guided His People

Acts 6:1–7:60

Stephen looks upward before the council and reports seeing heaven open, God’s glory, and Jesus standing at God’s right hand.

Stephen Sees Jesus Standing

Acts 6:1–7:60

Stephen Prays and Forgives from Stephen’s Faithful Witness Bible coloring page

Stephen Prays and Forgives

Acts 6:1–7:60