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 God’s 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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