Acts 7:60

Then he fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” After saying this, he fell asleep.

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In The King James Version

And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

In Context

59They continued stoning Stephen while he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”

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Cross References

Matthew 27:52The tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.

Luke 22:41Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw away and knelt down and prayed,

Acts 9:40But Peter sent them all outside, knelt down, and prayed. Turning toward the body, he said, “Tabitha, arise.” Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.

Acts 20:36After saying these things, Paul knelt down and prayed with them all.

Romans 12:14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.

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 →

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