Fully aware that Jesus had been given the power to resurrect the dead, Stephen spoke, but did not pray, directly to Jesus, asking Him to safeguard his spirit. ​ — John 5: 27 - 29.
पण या प्रसंगी, स्तेफनाला एक दृष्टांत झाला ज्यात त्याने ‘ मनुष्याच्या पुत्राला देवाच्या उजवीकडे उभे असलेले पाहिले. ’