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Bible Quotes About Martyrs
6 Scripture verses about martyrs from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Scripture reveals that those who suffer persecution and even death for righteousness and the testimony of Jesus are deeply honored in God's kingdom, as they are promised the kingdom of heaven and a place reigning with Christ (Matthew 5:10; Revelation 20:4). Believers are encouraged not to fear physical death but to reverence God who holds authority over both body and soul (Matthew 10:28). The world’s hatred toward Christ’s followers is a reflection of its rejection of Christ Himself (John 15:18), yet believers can stand firm in the assurance that if God is for them, no opposition can ultimately prevail (Romans 8:31). The faithful martyrs are depicted as having their souls under the altar, symbolizing their sacrificial witness and God's recognition of their faithfulness (Revelation 6:9).
Top 6 Bible Quotes About Martyrs
- Matthew 5:10 — “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
- Matthew 10:28 — “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
- John 15:18 — “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
- Romans 8:31 — “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
- Revelation 6:9 — “And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:”
- Revelation 20:4 — “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worship...”
New Testament Quotes About Martyrs (6)
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:”
“And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”
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