The synagogue of the Libertines (εκ της συναγωγης της λεγομενης Λιβερτινων). The Libertines (Latin libertinus, a freedman o…

Then there arose. That is, they stood up against him, or they opposed him.

Of the synagogue. See the notes on Matthew 4:23…

Certain individuals from the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines. The structure of the sentence makes it pr…

Stephen soon began preaching among his Hellenistic compatriots. Many commentators have found this to be a major problem in the narrative because St…

And there arose certain. This was the beginning of persecution, because the wicked, after they have attempted in vain to set themselves ag…

Then there arose certain of the synagogue
Being filled with indignation at the doctrine of Stephen, and with envy at…

When they could not answer Stephen's arguments as a disputant, they prosecuted him as a criminal and brought false witnesses against him.

An…