Acts 7:59-60
“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 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.”
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Acts 7:59-60 (KJV) 59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 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. The book of Acts in the New…
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Acts 7:59-60 (KJV) reads: "And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 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." The passage we reflect upon…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Forgiveness and Peace: Inspired by Acts 7:59-60
Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your presence. We turn our thoughts to Your servant Stephen, who, in the face of great adversity, reflected Your love and grace. As we meditate on Acts 7:59-60, where it is written…
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