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They weren`t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
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God's Promised Power
Commentators widely agree that Stephen's power was a direct fulfillment of Jesus' promise to give his followers 'words and wisdom' in times of persecution (Luke 21:15). His opponents were unable to overcome his arguments because he was empowered by the Holy Spirit. This shows that God equips his servants for the work he calls them to.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To resist. That is, they were not able to answer his arguments.
The wisdom. This properly refers to his knowledge …
They were not able to withstand (ουκ ισχυον αντιστηνα). Imperfect active of ισχυω, to have strength, and ingressive second aorist …
19th Century
Anglican
They were not able.—Better, had no strength; the verb being somewhat more forceful than that commonly translated “to be a…
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Stephen soon began preaching among his Hellenistic compatriots. Many commentators have found this to be a major problem in the narrative because St…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they were not able to resist the wisdom In Beza's most ancient copy, and in another manuscript it is added, "whi…
When they could not answer Stephen's arguments as a disputant, they prosecuted him as a criminal and brought false witnesses against him.
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