Acts 7:54
King James Version (KJV)
When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
Translations
Acts 7:54 - Amplified Bible
Now upon hearing these things, they [the Jews] were cut to the heart {and} infuriated, and they ground their teeth against [Stephen].
Acts 7:54 - American Standard Version
Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
Acts 7:54 - Bible in Basic English
Hearing these things, they were cut to the heart and moved with wrath against him.
Acts 7:54 - Darby Bible
And hearing these things they were cut to the heart, and gnashed their teeth against him.
Acts 7:54 - English Standard Version
Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him.
Acts 7:54 - King James Version
When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
Acts 7:54 - La Biblia de las Americas
Al oìr esto, se sintieron profundamente ofendidos, y crujìan los dientes contra él.
Acts 7:54 - The Message
At that point they went wild, a rioting mob of catcalls and whistles and invective. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, hardly noticed—he only had eyes for God, whom he saw in all his glory with Jesus standing at his side. He said, "Oh! I see heaven wide open and the Son of Man standing at Gods side!"
Acts 7:54 - New American Standard Bible
Now when they heard this, they were cut to the quick, and they {began} gnashing their teeth at him.
Acts 7:54 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
Al oìr esto, se sintieron profundamente ofendidos, y crujìan los dientes contra él.
Acts 7:54 - World English Bible
Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth.
Acts 7:54 - Young's Living Translation
And hearing these things, they were cut to the hearts, and did gnash the teeth at him;
Acts 7:54 - Additional Comments
Even though it was harsh words, it was truth. We see obviously that their reaction was completely wrong. Ah, but how do you react when someone presents you with the truth, something you may not like to hear, someone reproving you? Especially when not said with mercy?
Compare to how strong Nathan's words were to David when confronting him with his sin with Bathsheba (2 Sam 12:7). And then see how David reacted - 2 Sam 12:13.
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