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71. Twelve Pious Christians

20 Nov 2020, by AHB Library

Twelve Pious Christians, Who Had Come From Philadelphia To Smyrna, Put To Death On The Same Day, With Polycarp, The Aforementioned Martyr, A. D. 168

In the letter which the Holy Ghost directed John to write to the angel of the church at Smyrna, which we mentioned above, it is indicated, that not only the teacher, who is called an angel, namely Polycarp, but also some of the church, would have to suffer for the name of Jesus Christ. We read: “Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried” (Rev. 2:10). This was also fulfilled in truth. For it is stated, that not only Polycarp, the leader of the church at Smyrna, but with him also…

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In: Thieleman J. Van Braght, Martyrs Mirror | Tags: Burning, Martyrdom, Persecution, Sword

70. Polycarp

20 Nov 2020, by AHB Library

Polycarp, A Disciple Of The Apostle John, And Bishop Of The Church At Smyrna, Put To Death With Fire And Sword, For His Faith In The Son Of God, A. D. 168

We read in the Revelation of John, that the Lord commanded His servant John, that he should write a few things to the angel (that is, the bishop or teacher) of the church at Smyrna, for the admonition of the teacher as well as for the service of the church, saying: “Unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These tilings saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation…

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In: Thieleman J. Van Braght, Martyrs Mirror | Tags: Burning, Martyrdom, Persecution, Sword

39. The Apostle Thomas

20 Nov 2020, by AHB Library

Thomas, The Holy Apostle Of Christ, Tormented With Red-Hot Plates, Cast Into A Furnace, And His Side Pierced With Spears By The Savages, At Calamina, About A. D. 70

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In: Thieleman J. Van Braght, Martyrs Mirror | Tags: Burning, Furnace, Martyrdom, Persecution