Antipas Ἀντίπας
Faithful martyr in Pergamum
Who is Antipas in the Bible?
Antipas was a faithful Christian martyr in the ancient city of Pergamum, mentioned in Revelation 2:13 as one of Christ's witnesses who was killed for his faith. Jesus commended the church at Pergamum for holding fast to His name despite living in a city where "Satan's throne" was located, using Antipas as an example of steadfast devotion even unto death. Though little is known about the specific circumstances of his martyrdom, Antipas represents the early Christian commitment to remaining faithful to Christ despite intense persecution and the threat of execution. His brief but significant mention in Scripture serves as a testimony to the sacrifices made by believers in the early church and stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of unwavering faith in the face of adversity.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
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- Revelation 2:13
"I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you 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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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἀντίπας |
Antipas
sisRef="Bible:Luke.3.1">Lu 3:1; 9:7; Ac 13:1). See HEROD.
(2) A martyr of the church of Pergamum, described as "my witness, my faithful one" (Re 2:13).
an-tip'-a-ter (Antipatros): One of two envoys sent by the senate of the Jews to the Romans and Spartans (1 Macc 12:16; 14:22).
an-tip'-a-tris (Antipatris): Is mentioned