When was the apostle Paul martyred?
After a second Roman imprisonment Paul is beheaded under Nero outside Rome.
Paul's Martyrdom took place c. AD 67 at Outside Rome, during the Early Church period of Bible history. The account is recorded in 2 Timothy 4:6 (KJV). After a second Roman imprisonment Paul is beheaded under Nero outside Rome.
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand." — 2 Timothy 4:6 (KJV)
Tradition consistent with the Pastoral Epistles records that after a second imprisonment in Rome, Paul was beheaded under Nero on the Ostian Way. In his final letter he wrote, 'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.'
c. AD 67
Outside Rome
Key KJV Scriptures
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand."
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
Why It Matters
Paul's death closed the foundational apostolic mission to the Gentiles and sealed his teaching with the testimony of blood.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the apostle Paul die?
Early Christian tradition, going back to the late first century, says Paul was beheaded under Nero — a Roman citizen's execution, sparing him crucifixion.
When did paul's martyrdom happen?
Paul's Martyrdom is dated c. AD 67, placing it in the Early Church era of biblical history. See 2 Timothy 4:6 (KJV).
Where did paul's martyrdom take place?
Scripture places paul's martyrdom at Outside Rome.
Who was involved in paul's martyrdom?
The key figures are Paul, Nero, Timothy.
Where is paul's martyrdom in the Bible?
You can read about it in 2 Timothy 4:6, 2 Timothy 4:7 (King James Version).
Why does paul's martyrdom matter?
Paul's death closed the foundational apostolic mission to the Gentiles and sealed his teaching with the testimony of blood.
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