Acts 6:9
But some men from the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), along with some of the Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some men from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and began to argue with Stephen.
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In Context
8Now Stephen, a man full of faith and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
10But they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.
Cross References
Matthew 10:17But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and flog you in their synagogues.
Matthew 27:32As they went out, they found a Cyrenian man named Simon. They pressed him into service, forcing him to carry Jesus' cross.
Luke 21:12But before all these things take place, they will arrest you and persecute you. They will deliver you up to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.
Acts 11:20But there were some Cypriot and Cyrenian men among them who went to Antioch and began speaking to the Hellenists, preaching the good news about the Lord Jesus.
Acts 13:45But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what Paul was saying, opposing him and slandering him.
Acts 15:41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Matthew Henry on Acts 6:9-15
Stephen's Address. 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. 11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. 12 And they stirred up the… Read the whole commentary →