Acts 6:14
What does Acts 6:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 6:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 6:14 means
The false witnesses elaborated on their claims, attributing to Stephen the assertion that \"this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered unto us.\" This accusation cleverly twisted Stephen's probable teaching about Jesus fulfilling and superseding the Old Covenant, implying that he was advocating for the physical destruction of the temple and the abolition of the Law. This charge aimed to incite fear and religious indignation, presenting Jesus' work as a threat to their established religious order and portraying Stephen as a dangerous revolutionary, aligning him with blasphemy.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000for we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered unto us.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901for we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered unto us.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For he has said in our hearing that this Jesus of Nazareth will put this place to destruction and make changes in the rules which were handed down to us by Moses.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for we have heard him saying, That this Jesus the Nazarean shall overthrow this place, and shall change the customs that Moses delivered to us;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place and shall change the traditions which Moses delivered unto us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for we have heard him saying, This Jesus the Nazaraean shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses taught us.
Context
This verse clarifies the specific content of the false testimony introduced in verse 13, detailing the precise words attributed to Stephen. It provides the theological substance of the trumped-up charges connecting his message to Jesus of Nazareth. This detailed accusation is crucial as it becomes the focal point of the council's grievance, leading directly to Stephen's defense in the next chapter and foreshadowing the eventual destruction of the Temple.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hebrews 9:9
which is a figure for the time present; according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices that cannot, as touching the conscience, make the worshipper perfect,
- Acts 15:1
And certain men came down from Judæa and taught the brethren, saying, Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
- Acts 26:3
especially because thou art expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
- Galatians 3:19
What then is the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise hath been made; and it was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.
- Isaiah 65:15
And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen; and the Lord Jehovah will slay thee; and he will call his servants by another name:
- Mark 14:58
We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.
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