Jesus, “the Son of man, ” was thus seen by Stephen in a role supportive to God in heaven ​ —“ at God’s right hand ” — ​ even as he had been ‘ alongside God ’ before he came to earth. ​ — John 17: 5.
Stefanos nägi Inimese Poega Jeesust taevas Jumala abilise rollis, „Jumala paremal poolel ”, kus ta oli olnud ka enne maa peale tulekut.