Acts 6:9 cpdv — But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia rose up and were disputing with Stephen. "

— Acts 6:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 6 — Context

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These they set before the sight of the Apostles, and while praying, they imposed hands on them.

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And the Word of the Lord was increasing, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem was multiplied exceedingly. And even a large group of the priests were obedient to the faith.

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Then Stephen, filled with grace and fortitude, wrought great signs and miracles among the people.

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But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia rose up and were disputing with Stephen.

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

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Then they suborned men who were to claim that they had heard him speaking words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.

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And thus did they stir up the people and the elders and the scribes. And hurrying together, they seized him and brought him to the council.

Acts 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 6:9 say?
Acts 6:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia rose up and were disputing with Stephen. ”
Where is Acts 6:9 in the Bible?
Acts 6:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 6, verse 9.
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 6:9.
What translation should I read Acts 6:9 in?
Acts 6:9 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 6:9?
Acts 6:9 reads (CPDV): “But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia rose up and were disputing with Stephen. ” 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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