Which of these biblical figures famously prayed for his persecutors while being executed?

Correct Answer

B) Stephen

In Acts 7:59-60, as he was being stoned to death, Stephen, the first Christian martyr, prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he fell to his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." This powerful act of forgiveness mirrors Jesus' words from the cross and exemplifies the radical love and forgiveness that Christians are called to extend even to their enemies. Stephen's act of praying for his persecutors while being executed, shows us that even in the face of death, we are called to forgive.