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Acts 7:59 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 7:59 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 7 verse 59 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Acts 7:59 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 7:59
Stephen's prayer 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit' demonstrates faith in Jesus' deity and power to receive departing souls—a prerogative belonging to God alone. This echoes Jesus' words on the cross ('Father, into thy hands,' Luke 23:46), showing Stephen's Christlike response to death. His calm commitment reveals assured hope of resurrection.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 7:59
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“crying with a loud voice”
“Yahweh”
“be baptized”
“as Yahweh has said”
“called to be saints”
“that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'{Joel 2:28-32}”
“and is rich to all who call on him.”
“and said”