Acts 6:11 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)11 Then they enlisted men to say [i.e., to testify falsely against Stephen, verse 13], “We heard him criticizing Moses and [even] God.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176911 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition11 So they [secretly] instigated and instructed men to say, We have heard this man speak, using slanderous and abusive and blasphemous language against Moses and God. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)11 Then they suborned men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible11 Then they secretly enticed some people to claim, “We heard him insult Moses and God.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version11 Then they suborned men who were to claim that they had heard him speaking words of blasphemy against Moses and against God. Ver Capítulo |
shouting, “[You] Israelites, help [us]! This man is teaching people everywhere [to be] against our people [i.e., the Jews], the Law of Moses and this place [i.e., the Temple]; and in addition to that he has also brought Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] into the Temple and has [thereby] contaminated this holy place.”
When the Jews resisted [Paul’s efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them “Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only].”