Acts 7:59

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 7:59

BSB

While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

AKJV

And they stoned Stephen, calling on God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

CPDV

And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out and said, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

ERV

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

NHEB

They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

SMT

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 7:59

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Commentary for Acts 7:59

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Overview of Acts 7:59

Summary

Dying martyr commits self to risen authority

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Stephen's dying prayer

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD