Word study · Greek

martyreō

to testify, to bear witness

Say it: mar-too-REH-oh (approximate)

μαρτυρέω

What it means

To testify, to bear witness. Paul was "testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ" (18:5).

Range of meaning

  • TestifyGive evidence.
  • Bear witnessSpeak as a witness.

In Acts

  • Chapter 18

    "Testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ" (18:5).

  • Chapter 23

    "As you have testified about me at Jerusalem" (23:11).