Acts 8:2

And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 8:2

BSB

God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.

AKJV

And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

CPDV

But God-fearing men arranged for Stephen's funeral, and they made a great mourning over him.

ERV

And devout men buried Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.

NHEB

Devout men buried Stephen, and lamented greatly over him.

SMT

And circumspect men interred Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 8:2

AndG1161Conjunction devoutG2126Adjective menG435Noun Masculine carriedG4792Verb StephenG4736Noun MasculinetohisburialandG2532Conjunction madeG4160Verb greatG3173Adjective lamentationG2870Noun Masculine overG1909Preposition himG846

Commentary for Acts 8:2

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Overview of Acts 8:2

Summary

Faithful followers honor fallen martyr with burial

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Stephen's burial ceremony

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD