Mark 6:27
and so at once ordered a soldier of his guard to bring his head. The soldier went off and beheaded John in the prison
Luke 12:4-5
So I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body but after that have nothing more that they can do.
Acts 12:20
Now Herod cherished a bitter grudge against the people of Tyre and Sidon. So in a united body they came to meet him, and after winning the favor of Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended for its food supply upon the king's country.
2 Corinthians 5:20
So I am an envoy to represent Christ, because it is through me that God is making His appeal. As one representing Christ I beg you, be reconciled to God.