The Arrest of Stephen
Acts 6:10
In 9 translations
- BSB
- but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
- KJV
- And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
- WEB
- They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
- ASV
- And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake.
- LSV
- and they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking;
- YLT
- and they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit with which he was speaking;
- DBY
- And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
- DRC
- And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit that spoke.
- GNV
- But they were not able to resist the wisdome, and the Spirit by the which he spake.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- καὶ οὐκ ἴσχυον ἀντιστῆναι τῇ σοφίᾳ καὶ τῷ πνεύματι ᾧ ἐλάλει.
- RP2018
- Καὶ οὐκ ἴσχυον ἀντιστῆναι τῇ σοφίᾳ καὶ τῷ πνεύματι ᾧ ἐλάλει.
- TR-Boyd
- Καὶ οὐκ ἴσχυον ἀντιστῆναι τῇ σοφίᾳ καὶ τῷ πνεύματι ᾧ ἐλάλει.
- SCR1894
- και ουκ ισχυον αντιστηναι τη σοφια και τω πνευματι ω ελαλει
Who and where
◆ Stephen is seized
People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
StephenDeacon; DeaconessGreeceIntolerance, ReligiousPower of the Holy Spirit, TheText and Manuscripts of the New TestamentPapyrusChurch GovernmentPowerJerusalem
From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).
Cross-references most cited first
- Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
- Matthew 10:19–20But 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. For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
- John 7:46“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
- Luke 12:11–12When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”
- Job 32:8But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
- Exodus 4:12Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”
- Ezekiel 3:27But 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 1:17And 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 5:39But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
- Job 32:18For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
- Acts 7:51You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.
- Jeremiah 1:18–19Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. They will fight…
- Micah 3:8As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.
- Jeremiah 15:20Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD.
- Isaiah 54:17No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
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