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Acts 7:60

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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.
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  1. Matthew 5:44Rank 1 from verse 60
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    44But 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;

  2. Luke 23:34Rank 2 from verse 60
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    34¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

  3. 1 Corinthians 15:20Rank 3 from verse 60
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    20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

  4. 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14Rank 4 from verse 60
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    13But 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.

  5. Romans 12:14–21Rank 5 from verse 60
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    14Bless 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.

  6. Acts 20:36Rank 6 from verse 60
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    36¶ And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

  7. Acts 9:40Rank 7 from verse 60
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    40But 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.

  8. Luke 6:28Rank 8 from verse 60
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    28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

  9. 1 Corinthians 15:18Rank 9 from verse 60
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    18Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

  10. Acts 13:36Rank 10 from verse 60
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    36For 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:

  11. Acts 21:5Rank 11 from verse 60
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    5And 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.

  12. Luke 22:41Rank 12 from verse 60
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    41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

  13. 1 Corinthians 15:6Rank 13 from verse 60
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    6After 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.

  14. 1 Thessalonians 5:10Rank 14 from verse 60
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    10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

  15. Daniel 6:10Rank 15 from verse 60
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    10¶ 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.

  16. Matthew 27:52Rank 16 from verse 60
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    52And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

  17. 1 Corinthians 11:30Rank 17 from verse 60
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    30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

  18. Ezra 9:5Rank 18 from verse 60
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    5¶ 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,

  19. 1 Corinthians 15:51Rank 19 from verse 60
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    51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

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Acts 7:60

COMBINED MEANING

cried

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1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lay

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Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: As the past tense of lie, to recline, rest, be situated, or remain in a state. Sense 3: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 4: To press or bear upon. Sense 5: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 6: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 7: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

sin

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1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

charge

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Sense 1: To command, enjoin, or solemnly require; a command or injunction. Sense 2: A duty, trust, care, oversight, or a person or thing entrusted. Sense 3: To impute or accuse; an accusation or liability imputed. Sense 4: To impose a burden, payment, or obligation; a cost or expense. Sense 5: To entrust with or make responsible for a person, duty, or burden.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fell

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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

asleep

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Sense 1: In a state of sleep. Sense 2: Figuratively, dead.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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7:59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

7:60And 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.

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8:1AND Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.

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