On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you...
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All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24 Lai Manping (1993) Beaten by Church Members In March 1993, eight Public Security Bureau...
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If you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you are called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:20b-21 Jonah and Berikjesu (327)...
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You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20 Sudanese Christians (1983-2005) Civil War During the Second Sudanese Civil War of 1983-2005, the strongly Muslim...
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I pray to you, LORD, in the time of your favour; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Psalm 69:13-14 Irshad Masih...
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I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. Luke 12:8 George (1437) George, a 30-year-old Bulgarian, served in the army of the Ottoman Turks at the time when they had...
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Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Song of Solomon 8:6 Concordia (c.64) Apostle’s Wife Concordia...
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Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 Oscar Romero (1980) “I don’t believe in death without resurrection”...
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Whoever has ears, let them hear. Matthew 11:15 Zia Nodrad (1988) “I have counted the cost and am ready to die for Christ” Zia Nodrad was a remarkable Afghan Christian who first encountered Jesus by listening to Radio Voice of the Gospel in order...
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The blameless spend their days under the LORD’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever. Psalm 37:18 Maximilian (c. 295) God’s Soldier The son of a North African veteran of the Roman army, the youthful Maximilian was brought before a...
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