And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. Acts 6:15. CC 331.1

Stephen, the foremost of the seven deacons, was a man of deep piety and broad faith.... He was very active in the cause of Christ and boldly proclaimed his faith. Learned rabbis and doctors of the law engaged in public discussion with him, confidently expecting an easy victory. But “they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.” ... CC 331.2

As the priests and rulers saw the power that attended the preaching of Stephen, they were filled with bitter hatred.... [They] seized Stephen and brought him before the Sanhedrin council for trial.... CC 331.3

Saul of Tarsus was present and took a leading part against Stephen. He brought the weight of eloquence and the logic of the rabb ...