Man living at the time of the New Testament
Antipas, described as Christ's faithful witness, was martyred in Pergamum, where Satan's throne was said to be.
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Antipas is mentioned in the book of Revelation as a faithful witness of Christ who was martyred in the city of Pergamum. In the letter to the church in Pergamum, Jesus acknowledges the difficult circumstances the believers faced, living in a city "where Satan's throne is." Despite the intense persecution, Antipas remained faithful to Christ, even to the point of death. Jesus commends the church for holding fast to His name and not denying their faith, even in the face of martyrdom, as exemplified by Antipas. This brief mention of Antipas serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by early Christians and the importance of remaining faithful to Christ in the face of adversity.
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(1.) Herod Antipas, a son of Herod the Great by his Samaritan wife Malthace. He was tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea during the whole period of our Lord’s life on earth (Luke 23:7). He was a frivolous and vain prince, and was chargeable with many infamous crimes (Mark 8:15; Luke 3:19; 13:31, 32). He beheaded John the Baptist (Matt. 14:1-12) at the instigation of Herodias, the wife of his half-brother Herod-Philip, whom he had married. Pilate sent Christ to him when he was at Jerusalem at the Passover (Luke 23:7). He asked some idle questions of him, and after causing him to be mocked, sent him back again to Pilate. The wife of Chuza, his house-steward, was one of our Lord’s disciples (Luke 8:3). (2.) A “faithful martyr” (Rev. 2:13), of whom nothing more is certainly known.
[Herod] (like the father), martyr at Pergamos, (Revelation 2:13) and according to tradition the bishop of that place. (A.D. before 100.)
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AN'TIPAS (prob. contr. Antipater, for, or like, the father), a martyr of the church in Pergamos. Rev 2:13. Tradition makes him its bishop.
AN'TIPAS (prob. contr. Antipater, for, or like, the father), a martyr of the church in Pergamos. Rev 2:13. Tradition makes him its bishop.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G0493
I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, and yet you have hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of My faithful witness Antipas, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
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