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Question

Which verses in the bible speak of when Peter and Paul were both martyred.
Ty for taking the time to look into it and post
Your sister
sandy

Answer 1

The book Foxes Book of Martyrs does all the research. The Bible does not document very many of the martyr's deaths.

http://www.ccel.org/f/foxe/martyrs/fox101.htm

Peter:
Among many other saints, the blessed apostle Peter was condemned to death, and crucified, as some do write, at Rome; albeit some others, and not without cause, do doubt thereof. Hegesippus saith that Nero sought matter against Peter to put him to death; which, when the people perceived, they entreated Peter with much ado that he would fly the city. Peter, through their importunity at length persuaded, prepared himself to avoid. But, coming to the gate, he saw the Lord Christ come to meet him, to whom he, worshipping, said, "Lord, whither dost Thou go?" To whom He answered and said, "I am come again to be crucified." By this, Peter, perceiving his suffering to be understood, returned into the city. Jerome saith that he was crucified, his head being down and his feet upward, himself so requiring, because he was (he said) unworthy to be crucified after the same form and manner as the Lord was.

Paul:
Paul, the apostle, who before was called Saul, after his great travail and unspeakable labors in promoting the Gospel of Christ, suffered also in this first persecution under Nero. Abdias, declareth that under his execution Nero sent two of his esquires, Ferega and Parthemius, to bring him word of his death. They, coming to Paul instructing the people, desired him to pray for them, that they might believe; who told them that shortly after they should believe and be baptised at His sepulcher. This done, the soldiers came and led him out of the city to the place of execution, where he, after his prayers made, gave his neck to the sword.

Answer 2

There are no scriptures that I have found in the Protestant Bibles that specifically tell us "when" Peter and Paul were martyred. Foxe "Voices of the Martyrs" lists that historically both Peter and Paul were martyred in AD 69. It also lists that "traditionally", Peter and Paul were martyred on the same day; Peter crucified in the coliseum, and Paul beheaded outside the city on the Ostian Way.

Grace and Peace!
Jim

Answer 3

Paul: "For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand." (2 Timothy 4:5)

Peter: "Knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me." (2 Peter 1:14)

Jesus: "Most assuredly, I say to you (Peter), when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretched out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish." This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. (John 21:18-19a)

Paul could choose when and how to die. He was stoned and left for dead, yet he got up and walked back into the city. He later told the Philippians that to depart and be with Jesus was far better, but he chose to stay a while longer in the flesh, as it was more needful for them. When Paul finally was brought to Rome, he "dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no one forbidding him." (Acts 28:29-31)

So while the Bible did not record exactly when Peter and Paul were both martyred, these verses spoke about how they would glorify God by their deaths. Good question, sister. God bless.

Answer 4

It is not in the NT. Christians in general seem to be uninformed that there are a whole host of material from these times. The book 'what ever happened to the 12 apostles by Burn is a good source.
Look at early church writings. email me if your lost.

Answer 5

They were martyred but it is not written in the bible, Paul died in jail Rome 64 or 67 during Nero's persecution, he was beheaded and Peter was crucifyed outside Rome in Oct 13th 64 Ad.

See? we muslims know a bit of other faiths lol.

Answer 6

It doesn't, but are other books that did not make into the canon that mention these events, which though they might not be fully inspired by God 100%, they can be used as an historical reference when compared along side with valid historians of the day like Flavius Josephus among others.

Answer 7

Excellent answer Schneb. I've read the Fox's Book of Martyrs. If anyone thinks their life is bad, just read that book and all that the Christians of old endured and your life won't seem so bad. He deserves BA. (((((Sandy))))

Answer 8

John 21:18-19, Jesus speaks of Peter's death; "...when thou shalt be old, THOU SHALT STRETCH FORTH THY HANDS, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God". His hands were stretched forth upon a cross.

Answer 9

Not in Bible; I like Schneb's answer.

Answer 10

It actually doesn't mention their deaths............

We know that Paul was close to it when he wrote Timothy......but the actual date of their deaths is not recorded in Scripture