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religion and spirituality christianityWho killed Paul in the Bible?
Last Updated: 6th June, 2020
Eusebius of Caesarea, who wrote in the 4th century, states that Paul was beheaded in the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero. This event has been dated either to the year 64, when Rome was devastated by a fire, or a few years later, to 67.
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Just so, how did Paul of the Bible die?
The exact details of St. Paul's death are unknown, but tradition holds that he was beheaded in Rome and thus died as a martyr for his faith. His death was perhaps part of the executions of Christians ordered by the Roman emperor Nero following the great fire in the city in 64 CE.
who was the last apostle to die? John the Apostle
| Saint John the Apostle | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. AD 6 Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire |
| Died | c. AD 100 (aged 93–94) place unknown, probably Ephesus, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | All Christian denominations which venerate saints Islam (named as one of the disciples of Jesus) |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Also know, who killed the Apostles?
Matthew 27:5 says that Judas Iscariot threw the silver he received for betraying Jesus down in the Temple, then went and hanged himself.
How did Peter die?
Crucifixion