To my knowledge.......all of the disciples were martyred.  They were probably given the opportunity to renounce their Lord.........but instead would not.   God helps us through difficult situations........even those involving death......death of ourselves or a loved one, etc.  He pours out His strength upon those who cry out to Him......and is there to help us face death and other very difficult moments. 

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Is there something funny here to laugh at? Taking the mark of the beast is not a sin, rather choosing to worship the beast instead of God.

Now that's funny, "taking the mark is not a sin?" 

I've noticed that there are 4 horsemen in Revelation with a 5th connected with the 4th, similiar to the 4/5 beast kingdoms in Daniel. I've also noticed that there are 4 angels released from the Euphrates with the Beast from the bottomless pit. Is there a connection?   

Is the mark of the Beast forgivable, and if not, does that make it the unpardonable sin against the Holy Spirit?