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;
Themes
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Coldness of
Greece » Inhabitants of » Persecute the early Christians
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting stephen
Jerusalem » Stephen martyred at
Persecution » Instances of » Of stephen
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Examples of men possessing
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 6:10
Verse Info
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."
Names
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,