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Acts 6:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 6:10

Verse 10 of 15

Scripture focus

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

Acts 6:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 6:10

Theological / Devotional

Not able to resist. Literally, “were not strong to stand against.” This experience fulfilled Christ’s promise to His followers (Luke 21:15).

Wisdom. Compare on v. 3. In the Gospels, wisdom is ascribed to the Lord (Matt. 13:54; Luke 2:40, 52), and Matt. 12:42 speaks of “the wisdom of Solomon.” But Stephen was the first teacher in the new society to whom wisdom was thus particularly ascribed. With such a careful writer as Luke, the word must have specific significance. It suggests that Stephen possessed a singularly clear vision of truth, and an ability to bring out truths not previously perceived.

Spirit. The primary reference here is to the inspired energy with which Stephen spoke. Compare with John the Baptist, who worked “in the spirit and power of Elias” (Luke 1:17).

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