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Acts 6:14

Acts 6:15 web — All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.

World English Bible

"All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel."

— Acts 6:15, World English Bible

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Acts 6 — Context

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They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, and brought him in to the council,

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and set up false witnesses who said, "This man never stops speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.

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

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All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.

Acts 6:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 6:15 say?
Acts 6:15 in the World English Bible reads: “All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.”
Where is Acts 6:15 in the Bible?
Acts 6:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 6, verse 15.
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 6:15.
What translation should I read Acts 6:15 in?
Acts 6:15 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 6:15?
Acts 6:15 reads (WEB): “All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.” 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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