15 Bible Verses about Killing Disciples

And, when He opened the fifth seal, I saw, underneath the altar, the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they were holding.

And all who heard were astonished, and said, "Is not this he who destroyed, in Jerusalem, those calling upon this name, and had come here for this purpose, that he might bring them bound to the high priests?"

and, when the blood of Stephen, Thy witness, was poured forth, I myself also was standing by, and approving, and guarding the garments of those who slew him.

which also I did in Jerusalem; and many of the saints also did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the high priests; and, when they were being put to death, I have given a vote against them;

And the husbandmen, taking his servants, one, indeed, they beat; and one they killed; and one they stoned.

And he sent another; and him they killed; and many others, beating some, and killing some.

And a white robe was given to each one of them; and it was said to them, that they should rest yet a little time, until their fellow-servants and their brethren, who were about to be slain, as they also had been, should fulfill their course.

because they poured out the blood of saints and of prophets, and Thou hast given them blood to drink: they are worthy!"

and, having sent, he beheaded John in the prison;

And the king, straightway sending off one of his guard, gave orders to bring his head; and, departing, he beheaded him in the prison,

And Herod said, "John I beheaded; but Who is This concerning Whom I hear such things?" And he was seeking to see Him.

and, having thrust him forth outside of the city, they kept stoning him! And the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man called Saul. And they were stoning Stephen, calling and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" And, kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to them!" And, having said this, he fell asleep.

and I persecuted this Way unto death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women;

And he slew James, the brother of John, with the sword;

Now this He spake, signifying by what manner of death he would glorify God. And, having spoken this, He saith to him, "Follow Me."