Imprisonment and Death of John
183
a chariot of fire, was greater or more honored than John the Baptist,
who perished alone in the dungeon. “Unto you it is given in the behalf
of Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake.”
Philippians 1:29
. And of all the gifts that Heaven can bestow upon
men, fellowship with Christ in His sufferings is the most weighty trust
and the highest honor.
[226]
[227]
[228]
[229]
[230]
[231]