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Berean Standard Bible

“Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”

Acts 7:60

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Stephen, one of the seven chosen to serve in Jerusalem, has given a long speech to the council and is now being stoned outside the city. The witnesses have laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

World English Bible (WEB)

He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And going down on his knees, he said in a loud voice, Lord, do not make them responsible for this sin. And when he had said this, he went to his rest.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and having bowed the knees, he cried with a loud voice, 'Lord, may you not lay to them this sin;' and this having said, he fell asleep.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y puesto de rodillas, clamó á gran voz: Señor, no les imputes este pecado. Y habiendo dicho esto, durmió.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Luego cayó de rodillas y gritó: ―¡Señor, no les tomes en cuenta este pecado! Y al terminar de pronunciar aquellas palabras, murió.

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