Monday 4 May 2020

55But he, being full of the Holy Spirit,looked up steadfastly into heavenand saw the glory of God,and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,56and said, “Behold,I see the heavens openedand the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”

57But they cried out with a loud voiceand stopped their ears,then rushed at him with one accord.58They threw him out of the city and stoned him.The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.59They stoned Stephen as he called out,saying, “Lord Jesus,receive my spirit!”60He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice,“Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!”When he had said this, he fell asleep.

3Bow down your ear to me.Deliver me speedily.Be to me a strong rock,a house of defense to save me.4For you are my rock and my fortress,therefore for your name’s sake lead me and guide me.

6Into your hand I commend my spirit.You redeem me, Lord, God of truth.8I will be glad and rejoice in your loving kindness,for you have seen my affliction.You have known my soul in adversities.

16My times are in your hand.Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.17Make your face to shine on your servant.Save me in your loving kindness.

17But beware of men,for they will deliver you up to councils,and in their synagogues they will scourge you.18Yes, and you will be brought before governorsand kings for my sake,for a testimony to them and to the nations.19But when they deliver you up,don’t be anxious how or what you will say,for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.20For it is not you who speak,but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

21“Brother will deliver up brother to death,and the father his child.Children will rise up against parentsand cause them to be put to death.22You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake,but he who endures to the end will be saved.