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Acts 6:10

but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

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ASV

And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake.

KJV

And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

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11 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
καὶkaiAndG2532 →
οὐκouknotG3756 →
ἴσχυονischuonthey were ableG2480 →
ἀντιστῆναιantistēnaito withstandG436 →
τῇtēaagainst theG3588 →
σοφίᾳsophiawisdomG4678 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
τῷtōagainst theG3588 →
πνεύματιpneumatiSpiritG4151 →
ᾧhōby whomG3739 →
ἐλάλει.¶elaleihe was speaking.G2980 →

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Matthew 10:20For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.Ephesians 1:17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.1 Corinthians 2:4My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,Matthew 10:19–20But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.Mark 13:11But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.Luke 12:11–12When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say.John 7:46“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.Luke 12:12For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”Job 32:8But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.Exodus 4:12Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”Acts 6:8Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.Luke 4:22All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.Luke 1:17And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”Ezekiel 3:27But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.Matthew 10:19But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.Acts 5:39But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

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