Acts 6:10

Translations

Modern

…but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

Traditional

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

Literal

And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by whom he was speaking.

Latin

…et non poterant resistere sapientiæ, et Spiritui qui loquebatur.

Original

Greek

English

…but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

Notes

Acts 6:8–15

The Jewish leaders did to Stephen as they had done to Jesus (compare Matthew 26:3–4, 59–66):

They found someone to lie about him,
they accused him of blasphemy (saying offensive things about God),
they started a riot,
they arrested him, and
they made false charges against him.

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders Simon Peter Stephen Encounters with Jesus Fearing People Persecution The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Righteous Suffer

Events

Stephen is seizedc. AD 30

Related verses

Luke 21:15
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
1 Corinthians 2:4
My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
Matthew 10:19–20
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.
John 7:46
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
Luke 12:11–12
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.
Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
Exodus 4:12
Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”
Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.
Luke 1:17
And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
Acts 5:39
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
Job 32:18
For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
Acts 7:51
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Deacon, Deaconess Hellenism Paul the Apostle Persecution Peter, the Apostle Stephen Wisdom

Topics

Government: Constitutes Greece: Inhabitants of Persecute the Early Christians Jerusalem: Stephen Martyred At Persecution of Stephen Power of the Holy Spirit: Enabled to Speak the Truth Boldly by Religious Intolerance: The Jewish Leaders in Persecuting Stephen Religious Zeal: Exemplified The Power of the Holy Spirit: Saints: Enable to Speak the Truth Boldly By Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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