The martyrdom of Stephen made a deep impression upon all who witnessed it. The memory of the signet of God upon his face; his words, which touched the very souls of those who heard them, remained in the minds of the beholders, and testified to the truth of that which he had proclaimed. His death was a sore trial to the church, but it resulted in the conviction of Saul, who could not efface from his memory the faith and constancy of the martyr, and the glory that had rested on his countenance.

Stefanus martyrium gjorde dybt indtryk på alle dem, der var vidne til det. Erindringen om Guds segl på hans ansigt og hans ord, som bevægede alle, der hørte dem, blev stående i de tilstedeværendes sind og vidnede om den sandhed, han havde forkyndt. Hans død var et hårdt slag for menigheden, men den virkede til Saulus omvendelse; han kunne ikke udslette erindringen om martyrens tro og standhaftighed og den stråleglans, der havde været over hans ansigt.