Albert Barnes Commentary Acts 6:8

"And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people." — Acts 6:8 (ASV)

And Stephen. The remarkable death of this first Christian martyr, which soon occurred, gave the sacred writer an occasion to provide a detailed account of his character and the causes that led to his death. Until now, the opposition from the Jews had been confined to threats and imprisonment; but it was now to burst forth with furious rage and madness that could be satisfied only with blood.

This was the first in a series of persecutions against Christians that filled the church with blood and closed the lives of thousands, perhaps millions, in the great work of establishing the gospel on earth.

Full of faith. Full of confidence in God; or trusting entirely to His promises. See Barnes' notes on Mark 16:16.

And power. The power that was demonstrated in working miracles.

Wonders. This is one of the words commonly used in the New Testament to refer to miracles.