# Connecting Statement:

This ends the story of Stephen.

# He knelt down

This is an act of submission to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-symaction]])

# do not hold this sin against them

This can be stated in a positive way. Alternate translation: "forgive them for this sin" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-litotes]])

# fell asleep

Here to fall asleep is a euphemism for dying. Alternate translation: "died" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])