Stephen is following Jesus’ command to pray for those who abuse you (Luke 6:27–28), seen also in his example on the cross (Luke 23:34). The sin that needs to be forgiven is the killing of a witness who has spoken the truth.1
Stephen is following Jesus’ command to pray for those who abuse you (Luke 6:27–28), seen also in his example on the cross (Luke 23:34). The sin that needs to be forgiven is the killing of a witness who has spoken the truth.1
60 And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.