And it is by faith in the Name of Jesus, that this man, whom you all see and know, has--by his Name--been made strong. Yes, it is the faith inspired by Jesus that has made this complete cure of the man, before the eyes of you all.

For the man who was the subject of this miraculous cure was more than forty years old.

He then said: "Men of Israel, take care as to what you intend to do with these men.

As they listened to this, the Council grew frantic with rage, and gnashed their teeth at Stephen.

From there they sailed to Antioch--the place where they had been committed to the gracious care of God for the work which they had now finished.

While Paul chose Silas for his companion and, after he had been committed by the Brethren to the gracious care of the Lord,

So the Churches grew stronger in the Faith, and increased in numbers from day to day.