Acts 6:14 Meaning
For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
Context Explained
12And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,
13And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
15And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 24:44
Jesus stated that He came to fulfill the law and the prophets, aligning with the claim made in this verse.
Acts 10:15
This verse shows the shift in dietary laws, illustrating the change Jesus brought.
Galatians 3:13
This verse explains how Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, echoing the theme of transformation.
Source: Acts 6:14