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Paul. Saul, later known as Paul.
Saul the Rabbi, also known as the Apostle Paul. Acts 7,8.
St. Stephen, the first martyr, a deacon of the early church, who, as he was being stoned to death, asked pardon for his persecutors... Saul (Paul) witnessed the death [prior to his conversion]
Stephen was the first the first follower of Christ to be killed. Saul, who was later converted was present at the stoning of Stephen and the bible say's he was consenting and held their coats while they stoned him. We know him as Paul the writer of about 2/3 of the new testament. The short answer is: he (Stephen)was the first recorded christian martyr.
A martyr?
To be martyred or to become a martyr. To martyr would refer to the person doing the killing.
It was Paul, who was named Saul at the time, Acts 7:58 "...and the witnesses laid aside their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul." Acts 8:1 "And Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death." The first martyr was Stephen, Acts chapter 7. Saul's name was changed to Paul after he encountered Jesus, Acts 13:9 "But Saul, who was also known as Paul..." All scripture references are taken from the New American Standard version.
AnswerA martyr is someone who dies for his or her beliefs.
Yes. He was a Martyr.
Martyr - someone who dies for what they believe is right Sometimes, they could also be called suicide bombers!!!!
Martyr is a noun or verb. You could say that someone "is a martyr" or that someone was "made a martyr of". you could say someone "was martyred". A martyr is a person who died because, or as a result of, their faith or religious belief.
Yes, Matthew was a martyr.