Stephan’s Prayer

Question: Who was Stephen praying for in Acts 7:60 when he said, “Lord lay not this sin to their charge.” Answer: He was praying for the same people for whom Christ prayed, when in the hour of his crucifixion he said: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” And this people are all those who repent of the great sin of having crucified Him, the Son of God. To understand these prayers we must concentrate on the words of Jesus: “For they know not what they do.” Christ’s...