Acts 7:60

Translations

Modern

Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And having fallen on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not place this sin on them.” And having said this, he fell asleep.

Latin

Positis autem genibus, clamavit voce magna, dicens: Domine, ne statuas illis hoc peccatum. Et cum hoc dixisset, obdormivit in Domino. Saulus autem erat consentiens neci ejus.

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Greek

English

Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Notes

Acts 7:59–60

Stephen’s prayer, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them," is very similar to the prayer Jesus prayed when he was on the cross (Luke 23:34). Jesus taught his followers the importance of forgiveness and prayer (Matthew 6:14–15; Mark 11:25; see Luke 11:4; 17:3–4; Luke 11:5–10; 18:1–8; see also Acts 1:12–15; 4:23–31; 12:5; James 5:16–18). The Lord gave a positive answer to Stephen’s prayer as it relates to Saul (Acts 9:1–43).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Simon Peter Stephen The Jewish High Council Encounters with Jesus Fearing People Persecution The Growth of the Church The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Righteous Suffer

Events

Stephen is stonedc. AD 31

Related verses

Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
1 Corinthians 15:20
But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.
Romans 12:14–21
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Luke 6:28
…bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Acts 20:36
When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.
Acts 9:40
Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
1 Corinthians 15:18
Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
Acts 13:36
For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.
Luke 22:41
And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,
Acts 21:5
But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.

Glossary

Apocalypse of James Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Hellenism Jerusalem Council Kneeling Persecution Peter, the Apostle Sanhedrin Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Stephen Stoning

Topics

Death: Called Sleep Death: Scenes of Death of Stephen Enemies: should be Prayed For Enemy: Stephen, of his Murderers Forgiveness of Injuries: Stephen Good for Evil: Returning: Stephen, to his Murderers Homicide: Felonious: Sanhedrin Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer: Stephen Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Love your Enemies Loving your Enemies Martyrdom: Stephen Resignation: Exemplified Stephen: Gentle and Forgiving Spirit of Stephen: Stoned Stoning to Death

Acts 7:60

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