en_tn/act/06/09.md

General Information:

The writer continues giving background information about Stephen and other people that is important to understanding the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)

synagogue of the Freedmen

"Freedmen" were probably ex-slaves from these different locations. It is unclear if the other people listed were part of the synagogue or just participated in the debate with Stephen.

debating with Stephen

"arguing with Stephen"