Death of Paul
- Dates
- 67 AD
The Bible does not clearly give an account of the death of Paul, though his letters show death is imminent (2 Timothy 4:7, 8). Tradition states Paul was beheaded.
In detail
Early Christian authors are unanimous in declaring that Paul died under Nero at Rome. His execution, then, which tradition says was by decapitation somewhere on the Ostian Way, must have taken place at least by A.D. 68, for Nero himself died that year. He was executed probably sometime between A.D. 66 and 68.
Bible passages
- 2 Timothy 4:7-8
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Text of the King James Version.
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