High devotion required for martyrdom. [1]
Andrew crucified at Patrae. [2] James Zebedee killed by sword. [3] Jesus crucified by Pilate. [4] John the Baptist beheaded by Herod. [5] Matthew at Lysimachia. [6] Okhban. [7] Perpetua thrown to beasts at Rome. [8] Peter crucified at Rome. [9] Philip crucified at Hierapolis. [10] Philip’s wife stoned at Hierapolis. [11] Prophet Amos stoned. [12] Rodan killed in Greece. [13] Son of Titus of Capernaum killed in Rome. [14] Stephen stoned at Jerusalem. [15] Thomas put to death in Malta. [16] Zechariah slain in sanctuary. [17]
Jesus did not seek to become a martyrs. [18] Prophets killed in Jerusalem. [19] Reveal gospel even in manner of death. [20]