6:12a

So: The Greek word here indicates a close/strong connection to the previous sentence. But it probably does not mean “therefore” here. (So in English can indicate a more general but close connection.) Here are some other ways to translate this word:

And likewise
-or-
Also

they stirred up the people: Here the word they probably refers to the members of the “Synagogue of the Freedman” (6:9a–b).

stirred up: This phrase refers to causing people to be angry about something. Here they made people angry with Stephen.

the people: This phrase probably refers to people of Jerusalem, implying Jews who lived there.

elders: Here this word refers to respected leaders in the Jewish community. They were probably not religious leaders. See how you translated this word in 4:5.

scribes: This phrase refers to men who studied, interpreted, and taught the law of Moses. See how you translated this phrase in 4:5.

6:12b

They seized him: Here the word They probably refers to same people referred to by “they” in 6:12a.

seized: This word refers to forcefully grabbing someone. Here are some other ways to translate this word:

took hold of
-or-
captured

Sanhedrin: This is the name of the Jewish ruling council. See how you translated it in 5:21.

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