KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Acts 7:59–60
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Acts 7:59
59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
59And they stoned Steuen, calling vpon God, and saying, Lord Iesus receiue my spirit.
Acts 7:60
60And 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.
60And he kneeled downe, and cried with a loud voice, Lord lay not this sinne to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleepe.
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DEFINED WORDS
Acts 7:59
Pelted or killed with stones; freed from stones; walled with stones.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
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Acts 7:60
Bent the knee or fell upon the knees, commonly in prayer or supplication.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong's Exhaustive Concordance 1890 (occurrence-specific) · KJV usage (PCE)
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
Place or set down; also rested or remained in a recumbent position, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Transgression of the law of God; an offence against God; or the sinful principle or condition, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
To command, enjoin, entrust, accuse, or place under someone's care; as a noun, a command, duty, trust, accusation, or person or thing entrusted, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
In a state of sleep; figuratively, dead.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
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From verse 59
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Open the full verse study46¶ And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
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Open the full verse study5Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
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Open the full verse study16And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
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Open the full verse study2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
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Open the full verse study21And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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Open the full verse study14And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
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Open the full verse study32And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.
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Open the full verse study21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
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Open the full verse study12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
From verse 60
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Open the full verse study44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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Open the full verse study34¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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Open the full verse study20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
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Open the full verse study13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
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Open the full verse study14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Open the full verse study36¶ And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
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Open the full verse study40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
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Open the full verse study28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
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Open the full verse study18Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
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Open the full verse study36For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
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Open the full verse study5And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
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Open the full verse study41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
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Open the full verse study6After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
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Open the full verse study10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
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Open the full verse study10¶ Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
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Open the full verse study52And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,
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Open the full verse study30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
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Open the full verse study5¶ And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the Lord my God,
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Open the full verse study51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
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