The Victory of Dying Stephen
Acts 7:60
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.


I. He triumphs over THE MURDEROUS CRY OF A HOSTILE WORLD by a look of faith to heaven.

II. He overcomes THE SHARPNESS OF DEATH by a child-like surrender of his spirit into the arms of Jesus.

III. He triumphs over FLESH AND BLOOD by a priestly petition for his murderers.

(K. Gerok.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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.

WEB: He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" When he had said this, he fell asleep.




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