Acts 6:9 net — But some men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen(as it was called), both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, as well as some fro…

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"But some men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen(as it was called), both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, as well as some from Cilicia and the province of Asia, stood up and argued with Stephen."

— Acts 6:9, NET Bible

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Acts 6 — Context

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They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.

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The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

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Stephen is Arrested Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.

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But some men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen(as it was called), both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, as well as some from Cilicia and the province of Asia, stood up and argued with Stephen.

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Yet they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.

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Then they secretly instigated some men to say,“We have heard this man speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God.”

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They incited the people, the elders, and the experts in the law; then they approached Stephen, seized him, 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 NET Bible reads: “But some men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen(as it was called), both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, as well as some from Cilicia and the province of Asia, stood 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 (NET): “But some men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen(as it was called), both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, as well as some from Cilicia and the province of Asia, stood 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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