Acts 6:9
But some members of the so-called `Synagogue of the Freed-men,' together with some Cyrenaeans, Alexandrians, Cilicians and men from Roman Asia, were roused to encounter Stephen in debate.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
8And Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great marvels and signs among the people.
10They were quite unable, however, to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
Cross References
Matthew 10:17But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to appear before Sanhedrins, and will flog you in their synagogues;
Matthew 27:32Going out they met a Cyrenaean named Simon; whom they compelled to carry His cross,
Luke 21:12"But before all these things happen they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you up to synagogues and to prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my sake.
Acts 11:20But some of them were Cyprians and Cyrenaeans, who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Greeks also and told them the Good News concerning the Lord Jesus.
Acts 13:45Seeing the crowds, the Jews, filled with angry jealousy, opposed Paul's statements and abused him.
Acts 15:41and he passed 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 →