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Acts 6:14

Acts 6:14
For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Shall change - Shall abolish them, or shall introduce others in their place. The customs - The ceremonial rites and observances of sacrifices, festivals, etc., appointed by Moses.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 6:8-15

Stephen, no doubt was diligent and faithful in the discharge of his office as distributor of the church's charity, and laid out himself to put that affair in a good method, which he did to universal…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

for we have heard him say No doubt there was some handle afforded by Stephen's words for their statement.

that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place What the tenor of Stephen's language must…