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Where Was Antipas Martyred?
Let's look at the death place of Saint Antipas, a bishop. The Lord Jesus called him His Faithful Martyr while talking to one of the seven churches, as documented by Apostle John in the Book of Revelation.
Here are The 6 facts surrounding Antipas's death by burning in The New Testament from Scripture and historical sources.
We'll specifically answer the question on where he was martyred below.
Where Was Bishop Antipas Martyred?
- Antipas was martyred AD 68 or 92 in Pergamon, Asia Minor.
- Pergamon, the place of Atipas death, is located 26 kilometers from the Aegean coast and northwest of Bergama, Izmir, Asia Minor.
- Antipas' death was by fire in a hollow-life-sized bull that had a fire under its belly.
- Antipas is believed to have died during the reign of Nero or Emperor Domitian of the Roman Empire.
- According to historians, scholars, Christian tradition, and the biblical account, it was because he refused to renounce faith in Christ Jesus.
- He is mentioned by The Lord Jesus Christ Himself in Revelation 2:13
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Martyr of Saint Antipas according to Revelation 2:13-14 (New Testament)
“I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. 14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.
Conclusion: Antipas, the bishop of the Christian Church at Pergamos was martyed under the reign of either Nero or Domitian some time between AD 62 and AD 92
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