Acts 6:1
American King James And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
American Standard Version Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
King James And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
World English Bible Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
Acts 6:2
American King James Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
American Standard Version And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.
King James Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
World English Bible The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.
Acts 6:3
American King James Why, brothers, look you out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
American Standard Version Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
King James Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
World English Bible Therefore, select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Acts 6:4
American King James But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
American Standard Version But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.
King James But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
World English Bible But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
Acts 6:5
American King James And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
American Standard Version And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus a proselyte of Antioch;
King James And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
World English Bible These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch,
Acts 6:6
American King James Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
American Standard Version whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.
King James Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
World English Bible whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Acts 6:7
American King James And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
American Standard Version And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
King James And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
World English Bible The word of God increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Acts 6:8
American King James And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
American Standard Version And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people.
King James And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
World English Bible Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.
Acts 6:9
American King James Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
American Standard Version But there arose certain of them that were of the synagogue called `the synagogue' of the Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.
King James Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
World English Bible But some of those who were of the synagogue called “The Libertines”, and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen.
Acts 6:10
American King James And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spoke.
American Standard Version And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake.
King James And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
World English Bible They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
Acts 6:11
American King James Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
American Standard Version Then they suborned men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and `against' God.
King James Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
World English Bible Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.”
Acts 6:12
American King James 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,
American Standard Version 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,
King James 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,
World English Bible They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, then brought him in to the council,
Acts 6:13
American King James And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceases not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
American Standard Version and set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against this holy place, and the law:
King James And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
World English Bible and set up false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.
Acts 6:14
American King James For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
American Standard Version 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.
King James For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered 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.”
Acts 6:15
American King James And all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
American Standard Version And all that sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
King James And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
World English Bible All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.