Acts 7:59

59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Acts 7:59 in Other Translations

KJV
59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
ESV
59 And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
NLT
59 As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
MSG
59 As the rocks rained down, Stephen prayed, "Master Jesus, take my life."
CSB
59 They were stoning Stephen as he called out: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"

Acts 7:59 In-Context

57 At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him,
58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
60 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.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Psalms 31:5; Luke 23:46
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