New Testament Prayers
Stephen's Dying Prayer
Lord, Lay Not This Sin to Their Charge
Description
As Stephen was being stoned, he prayed two prayers—first committing his spirit to Jesus, then asking forgiveness for his murderers, echoing Christ's words on the cross.
Key Verses
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 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.