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Acts 7:60 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Acts 7:60 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 7 verse 60 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Acts 7:60 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 7:60
Stephen's dying prayer mirrors Christ's crucifixion prayer (Luke 23:34), demonstrating how deeply Jesus' teaching on loving enemies had transformed him. The Greek 'koimaō' (fell asleep) is Luke's euphemism for death, emphasizing Christian hope in resurrection. The phrase 'lay not this sin to their charge' uses accounting language - Stephen asks God not to 'reckon' or 'impute' this sin to his murderers. This radical forgiveness fulfills Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:44) and likely impacted Saul of Tarsus, who witnessed this martyrdom and later became Paul the apostle.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 7:60
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“love your enemies”
“Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing. Dividing his garments among them”
“But now is Christ risen from the dead”
“brothers”
“and don't curse.”
“he knelt down and prayed with them all.”
“and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body”
“and pray for those who mistreat you.”
“we departed and went on our journey. They all”
“after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God”