Stephen's Three Crowns
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. THE FAIR CROWN OF GRACE, with which the Lord adorned him in life and death.

II. THE BLOODY CROWN OF THORNS, which he wore after his Saviour in suffering and death.

III. THE HEAVENLY CROWN OF GLORY, which was reserved in eternity for the faithful martyr.

(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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