Acts 6:13 kjv — And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and th…

King James Version

"And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:"

— Acts 6:13, King James Version

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Acts 6 — Context

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

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Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.

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And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,

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And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

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For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

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And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.

Acts 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 6:13 say?
Acts 6:13 in the King James Version reads: “And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:”
Where is Acts 6:13 in the Bible?
Acts 6:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 6, verse 13.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 6:13.
What translation should I read Acts 6:13 in?
Acts 6:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 6:13?
Acts 6:13 reads (KJV): “And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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