In Acts 6:3, the requirement for the seven was to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom — Stephen exemplifies this as he is full of faith and power.

In Acts 6:5, Stephen is chosen as a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, which is the very description fulfilled in his miracles.

In Acts 6:10, Stephen's opponents cannot resist the Spirit-given wisdom—direct result of the grace and power in 6:8.

In Acts 6:15, Stephen's face shines like an angel—visible manifestation of the divine fullness from 6:8.

In Acts 7:55, Stephen, full of the Spirit, sees heaven open—climax of the grace and power from 6:8.

Acts 1:8 promises the Spirit's power for witness; Stephen's wonders are the fulfillment of that empowerment.

Acts 2:4 records the initial Spirit filling at Pentecost; Stephen's signs continue the same Spirit-empowered acts.

In Acts 2:17, the Spirit outpouring empowers all—Stephen's wonders are an example of that promised empowerment.

Acts 11:24 describes Barnabas as 'full of the Holy Spirit and faith,' echoing Stephen's fullness of grace and power.