Moments before death, Stephen saw a vision of Jesus in Heaven at the right hand of God. His words, "Lord Jesus receive my spirit," indicate he knew that immediately upon death his soul and spirit would go directly to Heaven.
Ang kanyang salita, “ Panginoong Jesus tanggapin mo ang aking espiritu,” nagpapakita na alam niya pagkatapos ng kanyang kamatayan ang kanyang kaluluwa at espiritu ay tutungo direkto sa Langit.