Original collection
Martyr One who dies for his faith, refusing to turn from his confession in spite of persecution. Christians were martyred when the Roman government took to itself god-like powers and demanded that Christians deny their faith. The word martyr originally meant witness.
Key KJV Scriptures:
Acts 1:8; 7:54-60; 22:20; Revelation 2:13
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
10 indexed verses · Showing 1–10. Read each passage in its chapter context.
Acts 1:8 (KJV)
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 7:54 (KJV)
When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
Acts 7:55 (KJV)
But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,
Acts 7:56 (KJV)
And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
Acts 7:57 (KJV)
Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,
Acts 7:58 (KJV)
And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.
Acts 7:59 (KJV)
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Acts 7:60 (KJV)
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Acts 22:20 (KJV)
And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
Revelation 2:13 (KJV)
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.