Acts 6:14

Verse

For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”

American Standard Version (1901)

for we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered unto us.

Bible in Basic English

For 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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the traditions which Moses delivered unto us.

Free Bible Version

“We've heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy the Temple, and will change the laws we received from Moses.”

Geneva Bible 1599

For we haue heard him say, that this Iesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the ordinances, which Moses gaue vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

Plain English Version

You know, we heard him say that Jesus from Nazareth will knock down this house. He says that Jesus will change the way we live and stop us doing the things that Moses told us to do.”

Translation for Translators

Specifically, we (exc) have heard him say that this Jesus from Nazareth town will destroy this Temple and will tell us to obey different customs than Moses taught our ancestors.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”

Noah Webster Bible

For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses delivered to us.

World English Bible

For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses delivered to us.”

Young's Literal Translation

for we have heard him saying, That this Jesus the Nazarean shall overthrow this place, and shall change the customs that Moses delivered to us;'

Context

The Arrest of Stephen

¹³where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.¹⁴For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”

Sermons

Christ in 01 in the Acts

Jim Flanigan

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Summary

In Acts 6:14, false witnesses accuse Stephen of speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God. This accusation leads to Stephen's trial and eventual martyrdom. The verse highlights the opposition faced by early Christians and the challenges they encountered in spreading the Gospel. It also underscores the importance of standing firm in faith despite persecution, as Stephen did, ultimately becoming a powerful example of unwavering commitment to Christ.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For we have heard him say,.... The Ethiopic version adds, "besides"; but rather these words are a reason, giving evidence to, and supporting the general charge: that this Jesus of Nazareth; Stephen spoke of, and whom they so called by way of contempt: shall destroy this place; meaning the temple, as the Ethiopic version renders it; and is the same charge, the false witnesses at Christ's examination brought against him: and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us; that is, the rites, ceremonies, institutions, and appointments of the Mosaic dispensation; and yet this is no other, than what the Jews themselves say will be done, in the times of the Messiah; for they assert (p), that "awbl dytel, "in time to come" (i.e. in the days of the Messiah) all sacrifices shall cease, but the sacrifice of thanksgiving.'' (p) Vajikra Rabba, sect. 9. fol. 153. 1. & sect. 27. fol. 168. 4.