Acts 6 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Acts 6
1In those days, as the number of disciples was increasing, there occurred a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were treated with disdain in the daily ministration.
2And so the twelve, calling together the multitude of the disciples, said: “It is not fair for us to leave behind the Word of God to serve at tables also.
3Therefore, brothers, search among yourselves for seven men of good testimony, filled with the Holy Spirit and with wisdom, whom we may appoint over this work.
4Yet truly, we will be continually in prayer and in the ministry of the Word.”
5And the plan pleased the entire multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and with the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a new arrival from Antioch.
6These they set before the sight of the Apostles, and while praying, they imposed hands on them.
7And the Word of the Lord was increasing, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem was multiplied exceedingly. And even a large group of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8Then Stephen, filled with grace and fortitude, wrought great signs and miracles among the people.
9But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia rose up and were disputing with Stephen.
10But they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.
11Then they suborned men who were to claim that they had heard him speaking words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.
12And thus did they stir up the people and the elders and the scribes. And hurrying together, they seized him and brought him to the council.
13And they set up false witnesses, who said: “This man does not cease to speak words against the holy place and the law.
14For we have heard him saying that this Jesus the Nazarene will destroy this place and will change the traditions, which Moses handed down to us.”
15And all those who were sitting in the council, gazing at him, saw his face, as if it had become the face of an Angel.
Acts 6
1And in those days, the number of the disciples increasing, there arose a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, for that their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
2Then the twelve, calling together the multitude of the disciples, said: It is not reason that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.
3Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
4But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.
5And the saying was liked by all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor, and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.
6These they set before the apostles: and they praying, imposed hands upon them.
7And the word of the Lord increased: and the number of the disciples was multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great multitude also of the priests obeyed the faith.
8And Stephen, full of grace and fortitude, did great wonders and signs among the people.
9Now there arose some, of that which is called the synagogue of the Libertines and of the Cyrenians and of the Alexandrians and of them that were of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.
10And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit that spoke.
11Then they suborned men to say they had heard him speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.
12And they stirred up the people and the ancients and the scribes. And running together, they took him and brought him to the council.
13And they set up false witnesses, who said: This man ceaseth not to speak words against the holy place and the law.
14For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place and shall change the traditions which Moses delivered unto us.
15And all that sat in the council, looking on him, saw his face as if it had been the face of an angel.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Acts 6
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
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Key Comparison: Acts 6:1
"In those days, as the number of disciples was increasing, there occurred a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were treated with disdain in the daily ministration."
"And in those days, the number of the disciples increasing, there arose a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, for that their widows were neglected in the daily ministration."
