8. We are now introduced to a very thrilling account of the labors and death of Stephen. His career, previous to the final conflict, is thus briefly sketched: (8) "Now Stephen, full of faith and of power, did great wonders and signs among the people." The power by which he wrought these miracles is connected with the fact that he was "full of faith." This accords with the fact already observed, (3:16 Acts 3:16>,) that the degree of miraculous power exerted by those who possessed spiritual gifts depended upon the degree of their faith.

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