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Acts 6:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 6:12

Verse 12 of 15

Scripture focus

And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon [him], and caught him, and brought [him] to the council,

Acts 6:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 6:12

Theological / Devotional

Stirred up. Literally, “they threw into commotion.” By means of these false charges they provoked the people among whom Stephen had performed miracles (cf. v. 8).

Elders. These had already been incensed against the apostles (ch. 4:5-7), and would need but little encouragement to turn on Stephen.

Came upon him. Unexpectedly, suddenly, as the scribes and Pharisees came upon Jesus in the Temple (Luke 20:1).

Caught him. Or, “seized him.”

Council. As with Jesus, the hearing before the council preceded a violent end (ch. 7:57). Note how closely Stephen’s experience of martyrdom parallels that of his Master.

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