Ancient Theatre in Philippi, built by Philip II in the 4th century BC. Photograph by Carol Raddato (4-7-12) [Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license] *** (1998) ***** This is the Greek word martus, from which is derived the English word “martyr.” 1) Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (Joseph H. Thayer, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 4th ed., 1977; orig. 1901, 392) defines it — as used in this verse — as follows: “One who... Read more