Acts 7:60
He kneeled down, calling out, “Lord, please don't hold this sin against them!” And after he said this, he died.
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59As they went on stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Cross References
Daniel 6:10When Daniel found out that the decree had been signed he went home to his upstairs room where he would pray three times a day, with the windows open facing Jerusalem. There he kneeled down, praying and thanking his God as he always did.
Matthew 27:52and the graves were opened. Many of those who had lived good lives and had fallen asleep in death were raised to life.
Luke 22:41Then he left them and walked about a stone's throw away, where he kneeled down and prayed.
Acts 9:40Peter told them all to leave, kneeled down, and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
Acts 20:36When he finished speaking, he kneeled down and prayed with all of them.
Romans 12:14Bless those who persecute you—bless them, and don't curse them.
Matthew Henry on Acts 7:55-60
Stephen's Martyrdom; Stephen's Dying Prayer. 54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, 58 And cast him out of… Read the whole commentary →