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Who was antipas

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Revelation 2:13
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
 
An early Christian martyr who instead of holding to the doctrine of Balaam (v. 14), and holding to the doctrine of the Nicolaitans (15), he held fast to the Name of Christ (v. 13).
Revelation 2:13-15
(13) I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
(14) But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
(15) So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

I think not denying my faith corresponds to not denying my name.
Antipas stayed true to the Name of Christ despite all that was against him.
Revelation 2:13
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Revelation 3:8
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

Antipas was a faithful martyr who was faithful unto death, so too should all Christians be (cf. Revelation 6:10-11).
Revelation 2:13
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Revelation 2:10
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
 
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Could Antipas be Stephen from acts 7?
 
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I don't think so because Pergamum is in modern day Turkey and Antipas was killed "among them." (Revelation 2:13)
 
Antipas was a bishop of pergamos ordained by John the evangelist

Saints alive!

Why do pastors and teacher always preach on the old covenant saints like Daniel?

There are literally thousands of new covenant saints, powerful heroes for God who did mighty works in the name of Jesus and they are unmentioned or unmentionable, why are they ashamed of those great saints like the “faithful Martyr” Antipas?

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