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They seized Stephen and brought him before the Sanhedrin. <a href="/nlt/acts/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> This roused the people, the elders, and the teachers of religious law. So they arrested Stephen and brought him before the high council. <a href="/esv/acts/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came upon him and seized him and brought him before the council, <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, <a href="/blb/acts/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes; and having come upon him, they seized him and brought him to the Council. <a href="/kjv/acts/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/acts/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. <a href="/nasb_/acts/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and they came up to him and dragged him away, and brought him before the Council. <a href="/nasb/acts/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they stirred up the people, the elders and the scribes, and they came up to him and dragged him away and brought him before the Council. <a href="/nasb77/acts/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they stirred up the people, the elders and the scribes, and they came upon him and dragged him away, and brought him before the Council. <a href="/lsb/acts/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and they came up to him, dragged him away, and brought him to the Sanhedrin. <a href="/amp/acts/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And they provoked and incited the people, as well as the elders and the scribes, and they came up to Stephen and seized him and brought him before the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court). <a href="/csb/acts/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; so they came, seized him, and took him to the Sanhedrin. <a href="/hcsb/acts/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; so they came, dragged him off, and took him to the Sanhedrin. <a href="/asv/acts/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and seized him, and brought him into the council, <a href="/cev/acts/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They turned the people and their leaders and the teachers of the Law of Moses against Stephen. Then they all grabbed him and dragged him in front of the council. <a href="/erv/acts/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and seized him, and brought him into the council, <a href="/gwt/acts/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The liars stirred up trouble among the people, the leaders, and the scribes. So they went to Stephen, took him by force, and brought him in front of the Jewish council. <a href="/gnt/acts/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> In this way they stirred up the people, the elders, and the teachers of the Law. They seized Stephen and took him before the Council. <a href="/isv/acts/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes. Then they rushed at Stephen, grabbed him, and brought him before the Council. <a href="/net/acts/6.htm">NET Bible</a> They incited the people, the elders, and the experts in the law; then they approached Stephen, seized him, and brought him before the council. <a href="/nheb/acts/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, and brought him in to the council, <a href="/wbt/acts/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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, <a href="/wey/acts/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In this way they excited the people, the Elders, and the Scribes. At length they came upon him, seized him with violence, and took him before the Sanhedrin.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, <a href="/web/acts/6.htm">World English Bible</a> They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, then brought him in to the council, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> They also stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and having come on [him], they caught him, and brought [him] to the Sanhedrin; <a href="/blb/acts/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes; and having come upon him, they seized him and brought him to the Council. <a href="/ylt/acts/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> They did stir up also the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and having come upon him, they caught him, and brought him to the sanhedrim; <a href="/slt/acts/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they roused together the people, and elders, and scribes, and having stood against, they seized him, and brought to the council,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they stirred up the people, and the ancients, and the scribes; and running together, they took him, and brought him to the council. <a href="/cpdv/acts/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And thus did they stir up the people and the elders and the scribes. And hurrying together, they seized him and brought him to the council. <a href="/nabre/acts/6.htm">New American Bible</a> They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, accosted him, seized him, and brought him before the Sanhedrin. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They stirred up the people as well as the elders and the scribes; then they suddenly confronted him, seized him, and brought him before the council.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes, and they rose up against him and seized him and brought him into the midst of the council. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> They stirred up the people and the Elders and the Scribes and they came and they stood around him and they seized and brought him to the center of The Council.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they excited the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and took him by violence, and brought him into the Sanhedrin. <a href="/godbey/acts/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they excited the people and the elders and scribes, and coming upon him, seized him, and led him into the council, <a href="/haweis/acts/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and coming upon him, they seized him together, and dragged him to the sanhedrim; <a href="/mace/acts/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and they stirred up the people, the senators, and the doctors of law, who came and seiz'd him, and brought him to the council, <a href="/wey/acts/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In this way they excited the people, the Elders, and the Scribes. At length they came upon him, seized him with violence, and took him before the Sanhedrin. <a href="/worrell/acts/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the Scribes; and, coming upon him, they seized him, and brought him to the Sanhedrin, <a href="/worsley/acts/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, and forced him along with them, and brought him to the council: <a href="/parallel/acts/6-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1729" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">The Arrest of Stephen</a> …11Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” 12<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">So</a> <a href="/greek/4787.htm" title="4787: synekinēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To move together, stir up, excite. From sparasso and kineo; to move together, i.e., to excite as a mass.">they stirred up</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterous (Adj-AMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateis (N-AMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2186.htm" title="2186: epistantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present.">confronted Stephen.</a> <a href="/greek/4884.htm" title="4884: synērpasan (V-AIA-3P) -- To seize, drag by force. From sun and harpazo; to snatch together, i.e. Seize.">They seized</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/71.htm" title="71: ēgagon (V-AIA-3P) -- A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.">brought him</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">before</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4892.htm" title="4892: synedrion (N-ANS) -- A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. ">Sanhedrin,</a> 13where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-59</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: ... <a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-53</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1-3</a> While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. / They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17-18</a> Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Acts 7:57-58</a> At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27-28</a> When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, / crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-6</a> We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. <a href="/acts/25-2.htm">Acts 25:2-3</a> where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Luke 22:66-71</a> At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said, / “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. / And if I ask you a question, you will not answer. ... <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Matthew 27:20</a> But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. <a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Mark 15:11</a> But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead. <a href="/john/18-12.htm">John 18:12-14</a> Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. / They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. / Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28-30</a> Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came on him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,they stirred.<a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a> But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.<a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Acts 14:2</a> But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.<a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5,13</a> But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people… and caught.<a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1-3</a> And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, … <a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18,27</a> And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison… <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Acts 16:19-21</a> And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/21-10.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Council</a> <a href="/john/21-11.htm">Dragged</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Excited</a> <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Roused</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Sanhedrim</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/acts/5-11.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Stephen</a> <a href="/luke/23-5.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/john/6-18.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Dragged</a> <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Excited</a> <a href="/acts/7-5.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Roused</a> <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Sanhedrim</a> <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/acts/12-4.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Stephen</a> <a href="/acts/12-18.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 6</div>1. <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">The apostles, desirous to have the poor cared for, </a> 2. <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">as also careful themselves to dispense the word of God, the food of the soul,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">recommend,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men to the office of deaconship.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">The word of God prevails,</a> 8. <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, confuting those with whom he disputed, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">is brought before the council, </a> 13. <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">and falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "people" refers to the general populace of Jerusalem, who were often influenced by religious leaders. The "elders" were respected leaders within the Jewish community, often part of the Sanhedrin, the ruling council. The "scribes" were experts in the Law of Moses, responsible for teaching and interpreting the Scriptures. This coalition against Stephen mirrors the opposition Jesus faced, as seen in <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-4</a>, where similar groups conspired against Him. The act of stirring up suggests manipulation and deceit, tactics often used by those opposing God's messengers throughout biblical history.and confronted Stephen. Stephen, one of the seven chosen to serve in <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>, was known for his wisdom and the Spirit's power. The confrontation indicates a direct challenge to his teachings and authority. This reflects a common pattern in Acts, where the early church leaders face opposition when preaching the gospel. The Greek term for "confronted" implies an aggressive and hostile encounter, suggesting that Stephen's message was perceived as a significant threat to the established religious order.They seized him The act of seizing Stephen shows the escalation from verbal confrontation to physical action. This mirrors the treatment of Jesus in the Gospels, where He was also seized by religious authorities (<a href="/john/18-12.htm">John 18:12</a>). The use of force indicates the seriousness with which the religious leaders viewed Stephen's influence and the perceived threat to their authority. It also highlights the growing tension between the early Christian movement and traditional Jewish leadership.and brought him before the Sanhedrin, The Sanhedrin was the highest Jewish court, consisting of 71 members, including the high priest, elders, and scribes. It held significant religious and political power in Jerusalem. Bringing Stephen before the Sanhedrin signifies the gravity of the accusations against him, as this was the same body that condemned Jesus (<a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-64</a>). This setting underscores the continuity of opposition faced by Jesus' followers and the fulfillment of His prophecy that His disciples would be brought before councils (<a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Mark 13:9</a>). The Sanhedrin's involvement also highlights the tension between the nascent Christian faith and established Jewish traditions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a> A man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, chosen as one of the seven deacons to serve the early church. He was known for performing great wonders and signs among the people. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> The general populace of Jerusalem, who were influenced by the religious leaders to oppose Stephen. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elders_and_scribes.htm">Elders and Scribes</a> Jewish leaders and teachers of the Law who were part of the religious establishment in Jerusalem. They played a significant role in maintaining religious order and were often resistant to the early Christian movement. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a> The supreme religious council in Jerusalem, composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes. It held significant authority over Jewish religious and civil matters. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. It was also the hub of early Christian activity and the site of significant conflict between Jewish authorities and the followers of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Christ may lead to opposition and persecution. Stephen's experience reminds us that standing for truth can be costly. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a> The religious leaders were able to stir up the people against Stephen. We must be discerning about who influences us and ensure our actions align with God's truth. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> Stephen's boldness in the face of false accusations is an example for believers to stand firm in their faith, even when facing hostility. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> Stephen was described as full of the Holy Spirit. This emphasizes the importance of relying on the Spirit for strength and wisdom in challenging times. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truth.htm">The Importance of Truth</a> False accusations were used against Stephen. As Christians, we must be committed to truth and integrity, both in our words and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 6</a> <a href="/q/what's_shinar's_role_in_the_bible.htm">Did Stephen have the face of an angel?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_judaism's_sects.htm">What are the different sects of Judaism?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_the_synagogue_of_the_freedmen.htm">What was the Synagogue of the Freedmen?</a> <a href="/q/why_400_years_in_acts_7_6_vs._430_in_ex._12_40.htm">Why does Stephen cite a 400-year period in Acts 7:6 when Exodus 12:40 indicates 430 years of Israelite bondage?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Seized for caught, A.V.; into for to, A.V. And they stirred up; i.e. by means of the reports spread by the men whom they suborned, and by working upon the feelings of the people and the elders and scribes, these men of the synagogues so excited them that they obtained permission to arrest Stephen and bring him before the Sanhedrim. <a href="/commentaries/acts/6-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. they stirred up συνεκίνησάν (synekinēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4787.htm">Strong's 4787: </a> To move together, stir up, excite. From sparasso and kineo; to move together, i.e., to excite as a mass. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people λαὸν (laon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. elders πρεσβυτέρους (presbyterous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. scribes. γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. They seized συνήρπασαν (synērpasan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4884.htm">Strong's 4884: </a> To seize, drag by force. From sun and harpazo; to snatch together, i.e. Seize. [Stephen] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. brought [him] ἤγαγον (ēgagon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_71.htm">Strong's 71: </a> A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce. before εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sanhedrin. συνέδριον (synedrion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4892.htm">Strong's 4892: </a> A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 6:12 They stirred up the people the elders (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/6-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 6:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 6:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/6-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 6:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 6:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>