Acts 6:9 nasb — But some men from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some fr…

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"But some men from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and argued with Stephen."

— Acts 6:9, NASB

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Acts 6 — Context

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And these they brought before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them.

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The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith.

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And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

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But some men from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and argued with Stephen.

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

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Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God."

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And they stirred up the people, the elders and the scribes, and they came up to him and dragged him away and brought him before the Council.

Acts 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 6:9 say?
Acts 6:9 in the NASB reads: “But some men from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and argued 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 (NASB): “But some men from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and argued 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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