Chain Study Through the Bible
Martyrdom
Trace the theme of Martyrdom chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Revelation.
28
Verses
14
Books
4
Old Testament
10
New Testament
10
Sub-topics
The Chain of Martyrdom Through Scripture
Old Testament4 books
Genesis
Old Testament1 referenceGenesis 4:3-8-- Abel
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 18:4,13-- Prophets killed by Jezebel
2 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference2 Chronicles 24:21,22-- Zechariah
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 44:22-- General scriptures concerning
400 Years of Silence
New Testament10 books
Matthew
New Testament6 referencesMatthew 10:21,22,39-- General scriptures concerning
Matthew 16:25-- General scriptures concerning
Matthew 22:6-- The prophets
Matthew 23:34,35-- General scriptures concerning
Matthew 23:35-- The prophets
+ 1 more reference
General scriptures concerningThe prophets
Mark
New Testament2 referencesMark 6:18-28-- John the Baptist
Mark 13:12-- General scriptures concerning
John the BaptistGeneral scriptures concerning
Luke
New Testament3 referencesLuke 9:24-- General scriptures concerning
Luke 11:50-- General scriptures concerning
Luke 21:16,17-- General scriptures concerning
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 12:25-- General scriptures concerning
Acts
New Testament2 referencesActs 7:58-60-- Stephen
Acts 12:2-- James the apostle
StephenJames the apostle
Romans
New Testament2 referencesRomans 8:36-- General scriptures concerning
Romans 11:3-- The prophets
General scriptures concerningThe prophets
1 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference1 Corinthians 13:3-- General scriptures concerning
1 Thessalonians
New Testament1 reference1 Thessalonians 2:15-- The prophets
Hebrews
New Testament1 referenceHebrews 11:32-37-- The prophets
Revelation
New Testament5 referencesRevelation 6:9-11-- General scriptures concerning
Revelation 11:7-12-- General scriptures concerning
Revelation 12:11-- General scriptures concerning
Revelation 16:6-- General scriptures concerning
Revelation 17:6-- General scriptures concerning
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 4 Old Testament and 10 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Martyrdom is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 10 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Martyrdom in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
10 aspects of Martyrdom found in Scripture
General scriptures concerning(17 verses)
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Abel(1 verse)
Prophets killed by Jezebel(1 verse)
Zechariah(1 verse)
John the Baptist(1 verse)
Jesus(0 verses)
Stephen(1 verse)
James the apostle(1 verse)
The prophets(5 verses)