Question

It is believed that Paul was a martyr. Which answer best describes what this means?

Answer 1

Answer: The martyr is one who does not renounce his beliefs under the threat of death

Explanation: Saint Paul was one of the 70 apostles, ranked immediately after the first twelve, and was an example of martyr. At the time of early Christianity, followers of Christ were persecuted, and were given to give up Christ and worship idols. Not one of the true Christians, even at the cost of their life, denied Christ, after that they were tormented by the most horrible torments. In this way, they were hurriedly exposed to cruel crucifixion, threw them with lions, cut off their heads, and thus die of martyrdom without denying Christ. Such followers are said to be martyrs because they did not give up what they believed in at the cost of life.

Answer 2

When someone is described as a "martyr", all this means is that this person died for a cause they they believed in, and that their death inspired others to follow in the cause in question, often in the face of opposition.