KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then he dropped to his knees and shouted out, 'God, please don't hold this against them — don't let them pay for what they're doing to me.' After he said that, he died.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even while being killed, Stephen chose forgiveness over revenge.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save