The Apostle Peter: Redemption Page #5

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You realize,

- it is treason.

- If you disobey me,

I do.

Then you will obey.

Forgive me, Honor.

But I cannot carry out

your orders.

And I cannot have a traitor

in my army.

I warn you for the last time,

Captain.

If you disobey me,

- you will die

- with the rest of them.

So be it.

Get this man out of my sight.

Perhaps this is not wise.

I mean, mixing him

in with the Christians.

How can you execute them

if Martinian,

one of your most trusted

officers, stands with them?

How will this look

to the Council, to the Senate?

Forget the Senate.

He will come back around.

She's right, Honor.

- This will not give

- the appearance of strength.

Martinian is a

professional soldier.

He has always been

a soldier of Rome.

He has been a personal soldier

for me in my army.

All he has ever known

is to be of service to me.

He simply got his

- by a pretty little girl.

- Head turned around

- He will be fine.

What if he is not?

You cannot execute him.

Or the girl, for that matter.

- In the palace.

- She lived here with you

How will it look

if your own staff rebel?

All I'm saying is,

we do not want to make martyrs

of these people.

He will not disobey me.

He cannot disobey me.

I am his Emperor.

The ruler of Rome.

Please, let's talk about this.

- You've been talking

- But you have not.

- All the way here.

You think about

what you're doing.

You think about your career.

- I believe this has gone beyond

- career, my friend.

No, it hasn't.

We spent our lives

defending the Empire.

Why throw that away?

Over what?

Over what?

Over truth, over honesty,

over freedom.

The whims of one man

will not dictate

the course of this world.

No, he is wrong. I know it.

And somewhere in there,

you know it as well.

What is going on here?

Martinian's disobeyed

the Emperor.

He's been ordered

- you lot in the morning.

- To be executed with

No. No, that can't be true.

I was ordered to execute you,

all of you, but I refused.

I will not be a part

- you harm.

- Of something that brings

There must be some way.

I'm afraid not, miss.

- Not unless

- you're willing to recant.

Do not ask that of her.

Then I'm sorry.

There is no other choice.

If Susanna and Peter

are criminals, then so am I.

It is their last night,

I would spend it with them.

Unlock the doors and leave us.

I give you my word,

I will not aid in an escape.

Leave them.

I am so sorry that you are

involved in all of this.

No, it is not your fault.

- I never expected...

- No. No, you were right.

The Emperor is a madman.

I cannot believe Rome

has fallen to this.

None of it.

None of this was necessary.

How can you have such faith

- when surrounded

- by all of this?

Because I believe.

And you are certain?

I put my trust

in the Lord Jesus Christ.

I baptize you

in the name of Jesus Christ.

Arise.

Please, I cannot do this.

I deny him. I deny my faith.

I'm sorry. I deny.

- Anyone else?

- I recant. Please.

- Please, I'm sorry.

- -Just let me go.

- -Free them.

You take this and go.

Why are you doing this?

Because, like you,

I believe his words.

Go now, and live in Christ.

And bear witness.

- No... Peter!

- -Go.

- Arrest him.

- Peter!

Good Heronius,

five chariots.

- You spared no expense.

- Hmm.

So happy you could join me

for the pre-festivities.

Truly my very great pleasure,

Honor.

Who is this Peter

I'm hearing about?

One of the leaders

of this cult.

I understand this movement

is growing.

Do you really intend

to execute him?

Not if he recants the errors

of his ways.

And if he fails to do so?

He will not.

Nero!

Stop them!

Stop them! Stop them!

Stop!

- Name of the Emperor!

- Stop in the

How did they escape?

- I let them go.

- You what?

- To Rome, to you.

- Martinian was faithful

He did nothing wrong.

Nothing, except...

You're with courage now.

You will be with the Lord

in heaven tonight.

Get him up.

Old man,

it seems as though your way

has spread like a poison

amongst your people.

What do you say?

I bring no poison.

I bring a message of faith.

- Well, then your faith

- has led your people

To become enemies of Rome.

You know that is not true.

Do you dare presume...

Sir, those are Roman citizens

that you persecute.

They have committed no crimes,

and yet you arrest them

and torture...

and imprison them

I say they're criminals,

and therefore

they are criminals,

so mind your tongue,

and answer my charge.

I came to Rome

of Jesus Christ.

To preach the Gospel

It is a message of love

and forgiveness

and redemption.

It is for all men

and all women.

Even for you.

Did you all hear that?

Even for me.

You have the audacity

to suggest

that I need forgiveness.

For what? And from whom?

A dead carpenter?

He is not dead. He is risen.

Christ is risen,

- and he sits at the right hand

- of God!

Blasphemy!

There is no name above Nero.

This is my empire.

I am the god of Rome.

You are the Emperor of Rome,

but you are no god.

You are a man.

Enough!

Today is my feast,

and even you, a heretic,

could receive a pardon.

All you have to do

is confess your crimes,

admit to your heresy,

and renounce your faith.

Then, I will set you free.

The truth has set me free.

Let it set you free.

I offer you

the gift of salvation.

Even your Jesus

- not here, not today.

- Could not save you,

If you want to find freedom,

you will have to find it

through me.

All flesh is as grass.

All glory is as a flower.

Grass withers.

A flower falls away.

But the word of the Lord

will endure forever.

You realize

like that dog.

You will not die quickly

You will be crucified.

I will not fail you

this time, Lord.

If I am to be crucified,

I beg a favor.

That I may be crucified

upside down,

for I am not worthy

to die in the same manner

as my Lord.

I will grant your request,

as I am a merciful man.

Always good to have

a little variety.

"Our Father who art in heaven

"Hallowed be thy name

"Thy kingdom come...

"Thy will be done

"On Earth as it is in heaven"

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