The men who were debating with Stephen in the synagogue were unwilling to submit to his interpretation. They were unable to provide a coherent explanation as to why he was wrong and so they resorted to underhanded tactics.1 They attempted to discredit Stephen by inventing a rumour.
11 Alors ils soudoyèrent des hommes qui dirent: Nous l'avons entendu proférer des paroles blasphématoires contre Moïse et contre Dieu.