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.
Teades kindlalt, et Jeesusele on antud vägi surnuid üles äratada, pöördus – kuid ei palvetanud – Stefanos otse Jeesuse poole, paludes tal kaitsta tema vaimu.