The Cross of Christ Reflected in Stephen, Living and Dying
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 SHAME OF THE CROSS.

1. Before the same council.

2. The like false accusations.

3. A similar thrusting out of the city.

4. The like unrighteous doom.

II. THE GLORY OF THE CROSS, displayed —

1. In courageous defence.

2. In patient meekness.

3. In love, blessing its enemies — Jesus' first and Stephen's last dying words.

4. In a blessed hope of heaven.

(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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