en_tn/act/06/08.md

Connecting Statement:

This is the beginning of a new part of the story.

General Information:

These verses give background information about Stephen and other people that is important to understanding the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)

Now Stephen

This introduces Stephen as the main character in this part of the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants)

Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing

The words "grace" and "power" here refer to power from God. This could be stated explicitly. AT: "God was giving Stephen power to do" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

synagogue of the Freedmen

"Freedmen" were probably ex-slaves from these different locations. It is unclear if the other people listed were part of the synagogue or just participated in the debate with Stephen.

debating with Stephen

"arguing with Stephen"