Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. New Living Translation He fell to his knees, shouting, “Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!” And with that, he died. English Standard Version And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And having fallen on his knees, he cried in a loud voice, "Lord, do not place this sin to them." And having said this, he fell asleep. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. New American Standard Bible Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” Having said this, he fell asleep. NASB 1995 Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” Having said this, he fell asleep. NASB 1977 And falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” And having said this, he fell asleep. Legacy Standard Bible Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” And having said this, he fell asleep. Amplified Bible Then falling on his knees [in worship], he cried out loudly, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them [do not charge them]!” When he had said this, he fell asleep [in death]. Christian Standard Bible He knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them! ” And after saying this, he fell asleep. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin!” And saying this, he fell asleep. American Standard 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. Contemporary English Version He knelt down and shouted, "Lord, don't blame them for what they have done." Then he died. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he knelt down and shouted, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them." After he had said this, he died. Good News Translation He knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, "Lord! Do not remember this sin against them!" He said this and died. International Standard Version Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" After he had said this, he died. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible Then he fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" When he had said this, he died. New Heart English Bible He kneeled down, and shouted out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having bowed the knees, he cried with a loud voice, “LORD, may You not lay to them this sin”; and having said this, he fell asleep. Berean Literal Bible And having fallen on his knees, he cried in a loud voice, "Lord, do not place this sin to them." And having said this, he fell asleep. Young's Literal Translation and having bowed the knees, he cried with a loud voice, 'Lord, mayest thou not lay to them this sin;' and this having said, he fell asleep. Smith's Literal Translation And having set the knees, he cried with a great voice, Lord, wouldest thou not set this sin to them. And having said this he was set to sleep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had said this, he fell asleep in the Lord. And Saul was consenting to his death. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them”; and when he said this, he fell asleep. New Revised Standard Version Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as he knelt down, he cried with a loud voice and said, Our LORD, do not hold this sin against them. When he had said this, he passed away. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when he knelt down, he cried out in a loud voice and he said, “Our Lord, do not let this sin stand against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death. Godbey New Testament And putting down his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not impute this sin to them. And saying this, he fell asleep. Haweis New Testament Then falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep. Mace New Testament and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired. Weymouth New Testament Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep. Worrell New Testament And, kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to them!" And, having said this, he fell asleep. Worsley New Testament And bending his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this he fell asleep. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stoning of Stephen…59While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 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. Cross References 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. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; / when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Genesis 50:17 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. Exodus 32:32 Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.” Numbers 14:19-20 Pardon, I pray, the iniquity of this people, in keeping with the greatness of Your loving devotion, just as You have forgiven them ever since they left Egypt.” / “I have pardoned them as you requested,” the LORD replied. 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. 1 Samuel 26:11 But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” Treasury of Scripture 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. he kneeled. Acts 9:40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. Acts 20:36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. Acts 21:5 And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. Lord. Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. he fell. Acts 13:36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: 1 Corinthians 11:30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 1 Corinthians 15:6,18,20,51 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep… Jump to Previous Aloud Asleep Charge Cried Falling Fell Hold Kneeled Kneeling Knees Loud Mayest Reckon Responsible Rest Rising Sin Voice WordsJump to Next Aloud Asleep Charge Cried Falling Fell Hold Kneeled Kneeling Knees Loud Mayest Reckon Responsible Rest Rising Sin Voice WordsActs 7 1. Stephen, permitted to answer to the accusation of blasphemy,2. shows that Abraham worshipped God rightly, and how God chose the fathers, 20. before Moses was born, and before the tabernacle and temple were built; 37. that Moses himself witnessed of Christ; 44. and that all outward ceremonies were ordained to last but for a time; 51. reprehending their rebellion, and murdering of Christ, whom the prophets foretold. 54. Whereupon they stone Stephen to death, 59. who commends his soul to Jesus, and humbly prays for them. And falling on his knees This phrase captures the physical posture of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, as he faces his imminent death. The act of falling on one's knees is a gesture of humility, submission, and earnest prayer. In the Greek, the word for "falling" (πίπτω, piptō) conveys a sudden or deliberate action, indicating Stephen's conscious choice to submit to God's will even in the face of death. Kneeling is a posture often associated with prayer and supplication throughout Scripture, symbolizing reverence and dependence on God. Historically, this act of kneeling in prayer has been a powerful testament to faith, as seen in various biblical accounts where individuals seek divine intervention or express deep devotion. he cried out in a loud voice Lord do not hold this sin against them And after he had said this he fell asleep He fell asleep.--The thought and the phrase were not altogether new. (Comp. John 11:11, and Note.) Even a heathen poet had said of one who died the death of the righteous-- "When good men die, it is not death, but sleep." --Callimachus, Epig. 10. Verse 60. - Cried with a loud voice. Compare again Luke 23:46, and with Stephen's prayer, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge, compare Luke 23:34. He fell asleep. Blessed rest after life's toilsome day! Blessed contrast with the tumult of passion and violence which brought him down to the grave! How near, too, in his dying was that likeness to his Lord advanced, which shall be perfected at his appearing (1 John 3:1)! "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord,... that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." St. Augustine ('Sermons in Festo Sti. Stephani;' Conybeare and Howson, vol. 1. p. 82) attributes Saul's conversion to the prayer of Stephen: "Si Stephanus non orasset, Ecclesia Paulum non haberet."
Greek Fallingθεὶς (theis) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. on [his] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. knees, γόνατα (gonata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1119: The knee. Of uncertain affinity; the 'knee'. he cried out ἔκραξεν (ekraxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2896: To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. in a loud voice, φωνῇ (phōnē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. “Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. {do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. hold στήσῃς (stēsēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. this ταύτην (tautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. sin ἁμαρτίαν (hamartian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. against them.” αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. when he had said εἰπὼν (eipōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. this, τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. he fell asleep. ἐκοιμήθη (ekoimēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2837: From keimai; to put to sleep, i.e. to slumber; figuratively, to decease. Links Acts 7:60 NIVActs 7:60 NLT Acts 7:60 ESV Acts 7:60 NASB Acts 7:60 KJV Acts 7:60 BibleApps.com Acts 7:60 Biblia Paralela Acts 7:60 Chinese Bible Acts 7:60 French Bible Acts 7:60 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 7:60 He kneeled down and cried (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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