Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

But they could neither refute the wisdom nor withstand the Spirit by which he kept speaking.

New American Standard Bible

But they were unable to cope with the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

But they were unable to stand up against his wisdom and the Spirit by whom he was speaking.

A Conservative Version

And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

American Standard Version

And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake.

Amplified

But they were not able to successfully withstand and cope with the wisdom and the intelligence [and the power and inspiration] of the Spirit by whom he was speaking.

An Understandable Version

But they could not stand up to the wisdom and [power of] the Holy Spirit by which Stephen spoke.

Anderson New Testament

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke.

Bible in Basic English

But they were not able to get the better of him, for his words were full of wisdom and of the Spirit.

Common New Testament

But they could not stand against the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but as they were not able to withstand the force of that sublime knowledge which appeared in his discourse,

Darby Translation

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.

Godbey New Testament

and they were not able to resist the wisdom and spirit with which he was speaking.

Goodspeed New Testament

but they could not meet his wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.

John Wesley New Testament

And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake.

Julia Smith Translation

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

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.

Modern King James verseion

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And they could not resist the wisdom, and the spirit, with which he spake.

Moffatt New Testament

but they could not meet the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.

Montgomery New Testament

but were unable to withstand the wisdom and spirit with which he used to speak.

NET Bible

Yet they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.

New Heart English Bible

They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

Noyes New Testament

and they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.

Sawyer New Testament

and were not able to resist the wisdom and spirit with which he spoke.

The Emphasized Bible

And they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

And they could not resist the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Yet they were quite unable to withstand the wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

They were quite unable, however, to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.

Williams New Testament

but they could not cope with his good practical sense and the spiritual power with which he usually spoke.

World English Bible

They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

Worrell New Testament

And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the spirit with which he was speaking.

Worsley New Testament

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

Youngs Literal Translation

and they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit with which he was speaking;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἰσχύω 
Ischuo 
can , be able, avail, prevail, be whole, cannot , can do, may,
Usage: 19

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

ἰσχύω 
Ischuo 
can , be able, avail, prevail, be whole, cannot , can do, may,
Usage: 19

to resist
ἀνθίστημι 
Anthistemi 
Usage: 12

the wisdom
σοφία 
Sophia 
Usage: 45

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

the spirit
πνεῦμα 
Pneuma 
Usage: 334

by which
ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

References

Morish

Context Readings

Stephen Arrested

9 But some men who belonged to the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), as well as some Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from Cilicia and Asia, stood up and began to debate with Stephen. 10 But they could neither refute the wisdom nor withstand the Spirit by which he kept speaking. 11 So they secretly got some men to say, "We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God."


Cross References

Luke 21:15

because I will give you the ability to speak, along with wisdom, that none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.

Exodus 4:12

Now, go! I myself will help you with your speech, and I'll teach you what you are to say."

Job 32:8

However, a spirit exists in mankind, and the Almighty's breath gives him insight."

Job 32:18

because I'm filled with things to say, and my spirit within me compels me to speak.

Isaiah 54:17

no weapon that is forged against you will be effective. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and their righteousness from me," says the LORD.

Jeremiah 1:18-19

"As for me, today I'm making you a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall against the whole land against the kings of Judah, against its princes, against its priests, and against the people of the land.

Jeremiah 15:20

I'll make you a fortified wall of bronze to this people. They'll fight against you, but they won't prevail against you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you,"

Ezekiel 3:27

But when I speak with you, I'll open your mouth so you can say to them, "This is what the Lord GOD says: "As for those who will listen, "Let them listen,' but as for those who refuse, "Let them refuse,' since they're a rebellious group."'"

Micah 3:8

"As for me, I am truly filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, filled with judgment and power to announce to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Matthew 10:19-20

When they hand you over, don't worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say, because in that hour what you are to say will be given to you.

Luke 1:17

He is the one who will go before the Lord with the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and to prepare the people to be ready for the Lord."

Luke 12:11-12

When people bring you before synagogue leaders, rulers, or authorities, don't worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,

John 7:46

The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like that!"

Acts 5:39

However, if it's from God, you won't be able to stop them, and you may even discover that you are fighting against God!"

Acts 7:51

"You stubborn people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.

1 Corinthians 2:4

My message and my preaching were not accompanied by clever, wise words, but by a display of the Spirit's power,

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