A party of devout men, however, buried Stephen, and made loud lamentation over him.

and with loud lamentation they all threw their arms round his neck, and kissed him lovingly,

Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.

"A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and bitter lamentation: It was Rachel bewailing her children, and she refused to be comforted because there were no more."