μαρτυρέω martyréō
Meaning
to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
In the King James Version: charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness
Derivation: from G3144 (μάρτυς);
Where it is used
- 1 John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
- 1 John 5:6 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.
- 1 John 5:7 For there are three that testify:
- 1 John 5:8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.
- 1 John 5:9 Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
- 1 John 5:10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.
- 3 John 1:3 For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
- 3 John 1:6 They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
- 3 John 1:12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
- Revelation 1:2 who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
- Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
- Revelation 22:18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.
- Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!