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Bible history, early church tradition, and what we can say with confidence
People often ask, “How did the twelve apostles die?” The honest answer is that the
New Testament directly records the deaths of only two of the original Twelve:
James the son of Zebedee and Judas Iscariot. For Peter, there is strong early Christian
tradition. For most of the others, the stories come from later church traditions, and the
details sometimes differ from one source to another.
The painting is a familiar artistic representation of Jesus with the Twelve.
Image source.
Quick answer: how did the 12 apostles die?
James the son of Zebedee was killed by Herod Agrippa I, “with the sword,”
according to Acts 12:1–2. Judas Iscariot died after betraying Jesus; Matthew
says he hanged himself, and Acts gives another description connected with the Field of Blood.
Peter is not given a death scene in the New Testament, but early Christian
tradition strongly places his martyrdom in Rome under Nero. The deaths of the other apostles
are known mainly from later traditions, not from direct biblical accounts.
- Direct Bible record: James and Judas
- Strong early tradition: Peter
- Later traditions: most others
- Best approach: separate fact, tradition, and uncertainty
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How to read the evidence
This article uses four evidence levels so the information is clear for readers, students,
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- Bible record means the New Testament directly describes the death.
- Strong tradition means early Christian writers give meaningful support, though the Bible does not narrate the death.
- Mixed tradition means traditions exist, but details vary.
- Uncertain means the death account is late, debated, or not well supported.
The deaths of the 12 apostles at a glance
| Apostle | What Scripture or tradition says | Best wording to use | Evidence level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter | Early Christian tradition says Peter was martyred in Rome under Nero. Later tradition says he was crucified upside down. | Peter was probably martyred in Rome; the upside-down crucifixion detail is traditional rather than biblical. | Strong tradition |
| James son of Zebedee | Acts says Herod had James, the brother of John, killed “with the sword.” [1] | James was executed by Herod Agrippa I, likely around AD 44. | Bible record |
| John | The New Testament does not record John’s death. Tradition associates him with Ephesus and says he died in old age. | John is traditionally believed to have died naturally in old age, probably at Ephesus. | Good tradition |
| Andrew | Tradition says Andrew preached widely and was crucified at Patras in Greece. The X-shaped cross is a later tradition. | Andrew is traditionally said to have been crucified, but the exact details are not in the Bible. | Mixed tradition |
| Philip | Tradition connects Philip with Hierapolis. Some accounts say he died naturally; others say he was crucified. | Philip’s later ministry is traditionally linked with Hierapolis, but his manner of death is uncertain. | Mixed tradition |
| Bartholomew | The New Testament gives no death account. Later tradition says he was martyred, often by flaying and beheading. | Bartholomew’s death is not recorded in Scripture; martyrdom traditions exist but are late. | Later tradition |
| Matthew | Matthew’s later ministry and death are uncertain. Some traditions place his martyrdom in Ethiopia or elsewhere. | Matthew’s death should be described as uncertain, with martyrdom accounts presented as tradition. | Uncertain |
| Thomas | Early tradition connects Thomas with Parthia. The Thomas Christians of India remember him as a missionary and martyr near Mylapore. | Thomas is traditionally linked with India and is said to have been killed with a spear, but this is tradition rather than New Testament history. | Mixed tradition |
| James son of Alphaeus | The Bible lists him among the Twelve but does not describe his death. Some accounts confuse him with James the Lord’s brother. | His death is uncertain; avoid treating the “thrown from the Temple and clubbed” story as certain for this apostle. | Uncertain |
| Simon the Zealot | The Bible does not record his death. Traditions vary: Persia with Jude, or peaceful death at Edessa. | Simon’s death is uncertain; traditions differ. | Uncertain |
| Jude / Thaddaeus | Later legends say Jude preached and was martyred in Persia, often with Simon the Zealot. | Jude’s martyrdom in Persia is a later tradition, not a New Testament account. | Later tradition |
| Judas Iscariot | Matthew says Judas hanged himself after betraying Jesus. Acts gives another description associated with the Field of Blood. [2] [3] | Judas died after betraying Jesus; Matthew and Acts describe his death in different ways. | Bible record |
What about Matthias? Judas Iscariot was one of the original Twelve before his betrayal.
After Judas died, Acts says Matthias was chosen and “added to the eleven apostles.” [3]
Some articles on “the Twelve” discuss Judas because he was part of the original group; others discuss Matthias
because he replaced Judas.
A simple timeline of the best-known apostle death traditions
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c. AD 30–33: Judas Iscariot dies after betraying Jesus
Matthew says Judas hanged himself; Acts connects his death with the Field of Blood. -
c. AD 44: James son of Zebedee is killed by Herod Agrippa I
This is the clearest New Testament martyrdom account among the Twelve. -
c. AD 64–68: Peter is traditionally martyred in Rome
Early Christian writers connect Peter’s death with Rome and Nero’s time. -
Late first century: John is traditionally associated with Ephesus
John is usually remembered as the apostle who lived to old age rather than dying as a martyr. -
Later church traditions: Andrew, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, Philip, James son of Alphaeus, Simon, and Jude
These accounts preserve Christian memory, but they should be presented with more caution than direct biblical accounts.
Apostle-by-apostle notes
Peter
The New Testament does not narrate Peter’s death. However, early Christian tradition is strong that
Peter was martyred in Rome. 1 Clement refers to Peter’s martyrdom, and Eusebius later says Peter was
crucified under Nero. Eusebius also preserves the tradition that Peter was crucified head-downward.
Sources: 1 Clement, Eusebius, Book II, Eusebius, Book III.
James son of Zebedee
James, the brother of John, has the clearest martyrdom account among the Twelve. Acts says Herod
Agrippa I “killed James the brother of John with the sword.” This is usually dated around AD 44.
Source: Acts 12:1–2.
John
The Bible does not record John’s death. Early church tradition places John in Asia Minor, especially
Ephesus. He is usually remembered as the apostle who lived into old age rather than dying as a martyr.
The exact date of his death is unknown.
Source: Eusebius, Book III.
Andrew
Andrew is traditionally said to have preached in regions such as Scythia and Greece. Later tradition
says he was crucified at Patras. The familiar X-shaped “St. Andrew’s cross” is part of later Christian
tradition, not a detail recorded in the New Testament.
Sources: Eusebius, Book III.
Philip
Philip is traditionally connected with Hierapolis. Some traditions say he died naturally, while others
say he was crucified. Because the traditions differ, it is best to say that his later ministry is
associated with Hierapolis but his manner of death is uncertain.
Sources: Eusebius, Britannica on Philip.
Bartholomew
The New Testament lists Bartholomew among the Twelve but does not tell us how he died. Later tradition
says he was martyred, often by being flayed and beheaded, and sometimes places his death in Armenia.
Since these are later traditions, they should be presented with caution.
Source: Britannica on Bartholomew.
Matthew
Matthew is traditionally identified as the author of the first Gospel, but his later travels and death
are uncertain. Some traditions say he died as a martyr in Ethiopia or another eastern region. The Bible
does not give a death account for Matthew.
Source: Britannica on Matthew.
Thomas
Eusebius reports an early tradition that Thomas preached in Parthia. A later and important tradition
among the Thomas Christians of India says Thomas traveled to India and was martyred near Mylapore,
in present-day Chennai, in AD 72. The traditional manner of death is by spear.
Sources: Eusebius, Britannica on Thomas Christians.
James son of Alphaeus
James son of Alphaeus is one of the least-known apostles. Be careful not to confuse him with James son
of Zebedee or James the Lord’s brother, also called James the Just. The story that James was thrown
from the Temple and beaten with a fuller’s club is often associated with James the Just, and the
identification is debated.
Source: Britannica on James the Less.
Simon the Zealot
Simon is called “the Zealot” in Luke and Acts. Older translations often call him Simon the Canaanite
or Cananaean. The New Testament does not record his death. Later traditions differ: some place his
martyrdom in Persia with Jude, while another tradition says he died peacefully at Edessa.
Source: Britannica on Simon.
Jude / Thaddaeus
Jude, also called Thaddaeus, should not be confused with Judas Iscariot. Later traditions say he
preached in regions such as Mesopotamia or Persia and was martyred there, often together with Simon
the Zealot. These accounts appear later than the New Testament.
Source: Britannica on Jude.
Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot died after betraying Jesus. Matthew says Judas threw the silver into the temple and
hanged himself. Acts gives another description of Judas’s death and connects it with the Field of Blood.
Christians have interpreted the relationship between those accounts in different ways.
Sources: Matthew 27:3–5, Acts 1:18–19.
This painting represents the traditional account of Peter’s death; the New Testament itself does
not narrate the event.
Image source.
Why do lists of apostle deaths differ?
Lists differ because the New Testament is selective. It tells the story of Jesus and the spread of
the gospel, but it does not provide biographies or death records for every apostle. As Christian
communities grew, they preserved local memories and devotional stories about apostles who were
believed to have preached in their region. Some of those traditions may preserve real memory, but
many were written down much later and sometimes conflict with one another.
That is why this page separates direct biblical accounts, early Christian
testimony, and later tradition. This gives readers a clearer and more
honest answer than simply saying all the apostles died in one particular way.
People also ask
Did all 12 apostles die as martyrs?
No. The Bible directly records the martyrdom of James son of Zebedee and the death of Judas Iscariot.
Peter’s martyrdom is strongly supported by early Christian tradition. Many other martyrdom accounts
come from later traditions and should not be presented with the same certainty.
Which apostle died first?
Judas Iscariot died soon after betraying Jesus. Among the faithful apostles, James son of Zebedee
is the first whose martyrdom is recorded in the New Testament.
Which apostle died naturally?
John is traditionally believed to have died naturally in old age, usually associated with Ephesus.
The Bible does not give a death date for him.
How did Peter die?
The Bible does not narrate Peter’s death. Early Christian tradition says he was martyred in Rome
under Nero, and later tradition says he was crucified upside down.
How did James son of Zebedee die?
Acts 12:1–2 says Herod killed James, the brother of John, “with the sword.” This is usually understood
as execution by sword, often described as beheading.
How did Judas Iscariot die?
Matthew says Judas hanged himself after betraying Jesus. Acts gives another description connected
with the Field of Blood. Both passages associate his death with the aftermath of his betrayal.
Who replaced Judas Iscariot?
Matthias replaced Judas Iscariot. Acts 1 says the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven
apostles.
Was Paul one of the Twelve Apostles?
No. Paul was an apostle, but he was not one of the original Twelve chosen during Jesus’ earthly
ministry. He is often discussed alongside them because of his major role in the early church and
because tradition says he was also martyred in Rome.
Which apostle was skinned alive?
Bartholomew is the apostle most often associated with the tradition of being flayed, or skinned,
before his death. This is a later tradition, not a New Testament account.
Did Thomas really go to India?
A strong and ancient Christian tradition connects Thomas with India, especially among the Thomas
Christians of India. The New Testament does not record Thomas’s travels to India, so the claim should
be described as tradition rather than direct biblical history.
What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle?
A disciple is a follower or learner. An apostle is a commissioned messenger. The Twelve were disciples
of Jesus, but they were also specially appointed as apostles.
Go deeper
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Sources and further reading
- Acts 12:1–2 — James son of Zebedee killed by Herod.
- Matthew 27:3–5 — Judas Iscariot hangs himself.
- Acts 1:18–26 — Judas, the Field of Blood, and Matthias chosen to replace Judas.
- 1 Clement 5 — early reference to Peter’s martyrdom.
- Eusebius, Church History, Book II — Peter and Paul associated with martyrdom in Rome under Nero.
- Eusebius, Church History, Book III — traditions about Peter, Thomas, Andrew, John, and Philip.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: St. Bartholomew.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: St. Philip the Apostle.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Thomas Christians.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: St. Simon the Apostle.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: St. Jude.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: St. James the Less.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: St. Matthew.
- Public-domain image: Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
- Public-domain image: Caravaggio’s Crucifixion of Saint Peter.
Look how evil man is. To kill just from hatred.
Mat. 16:28
So who is still among us?
Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Verily I say unto you….. This is a strong asseveration, Christ puts his “Amen” to it; declaring it to be a certain truth, which may firmly be believed:
there be some standing here; meaning either his disciples, or some of the audience; for it is clear from Mark 8:34 that the people were called unto him with his disciples, when he said these words:
which shall not taste of death: that is, shall not die; a phrase frequently used by the Jewish doctors: they say (y),
“All the children of the world, , “taste the taste of death”.”
That is, die:
till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom; which is not to be understood of his personal coming in his kingdom in the last day, when he will judge quick and dead; for it cannot be thought, that any then present should live to that time, but all tasted of death long before, as they have done; for the story of John’s being alive, and to live till then, is fabulous, and grounded on a mistake which John himself has rectified at the close of his Gospel: nor of the glorious transfiguration of Christ, the account of which immediately follows; when he was seen by Peter, James, and John, persons now present; for that, at most, was but an emblem and a pledge of his future glory: rather, of the appearance of his kingdom, in greater glory and power, upon his resurrection from the dead, and his ascension to heaven; when the Spirit was poured down in an extraordinary manner, and the Gospel was preached all over the world; was confirmed by signs and wonders, and made effectual to the conversion and salvation of many souls; which many then present lived to see, and were concerned in: though it seems chiefly to have regard to his coming, to show his regal power and authority in the destruction of the Jews; when those his enemies that would not he should reign over them, were ordered to be brought and slain before him; and this the Apostle John, for one, lived to be a witness of.
(y) Zohar in Gen. fol. 27. 4. & 37. 1. & in Exod. fol. 19. 2. & in Num. fol. 50. 4. & 51. 2. 4. Vid. Bereshit Rabba, sect. 9. fol. 7. 3, 4. Midrash Kohelet, fol, 83. 2.
There is a lot in the Bible that man sometimes does not comprehend and in time it is refreshing to him for understanding. Believing that God loves all of us that he sent his son to us that we should believe and that his sacrifice is the atonement for man and thru grace we are saved. Now that we are under grace what than? I think there is a growing process somewhere and we are all babes in Christ. We have to be nourished and we have to grow with his understanding and to Love thy neighbor. Most of the apostles as you remember ran away and Judas that betrayed Jesus was prophsyed in the Bible. Now from what the Bible says, I will go along with the Bible teaching… Judas is not there for no reason at all, it is a learning process for us as well as to fulfill the proprsy of the Bible. I am sure Judas had a conscious of great guilt and gave up the ghost. One has to remember that the Bible is a teaching aid of the good and bad of man and thru Jesus’s death and resurrection we receive his grace and we as man don’t deserve his grace. Paul was one of the great apostles that came out of these Biblical events. The 12 disciples of the all sort of went there own way but believed more when Jesus had risen. The Bible is very life challenging and food for thought no doubt, just like doubting Thomas but if you make it simple it makes it more enlightening….. its a good thing we are to bear fruit to him and do the great commission and let him do the saving and converting of the heart of man. Man’s wisdom is not Gods’ wisdom and God is the answer and the final authority of all things.
I have a Question.I know somebody that found Jesus knows about him..
But he’s still. Idk what the term is but he’s not doing drugs and not realty doing bad sin. But he’s just not all on fire or Jesus freak so idk?
Can a quiet but determined faith be as acceptable to God as an extroverted faith? Is that the question?
The eternal fate of Judas is the entire province of the our Lord Jesus Christ .
Bartholomew a.k.a Nathanael died in 70 A.D.
For me most importantly, is my relationship with the Lord is fully intact due to the darkest hour that we are going through, and to try my very best to learn from the past and to be on the positive side all the time…..shalom…….
It is quite amazing that the disciples who lived, worked with and followed Christ, died such gruesome deaths. Only John lived longer and died of natural causes.
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Good and enlightening information.
The history of the apostles is a very rich one and i really appreciate your efforts .God bless you for this great work.
thanks, nice articles of the missionary challenges of the 12 apostle of Jesus christ and also their full names. really benefited from it once again thanks.
may the souls of the apostles rest in pefect peace,amen.
who actual wraught the book of Revelation if in actual sense John’s death is not recorded what evidence is there that he is the writer ?
Luke 22:3 and John 13:27 both state that Satan took possession of Judas. If it was actual Satanic possession then who actually was responsible? Maybe I’m reading it wrong or maybe misinterpreting passages. Anyone who can clarify it for me?
While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by[c] that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. john 17:12 only mention of this prayer before he went to the garden.
more about john plis..the one who wrote the book of revelations
Here is an excellent article on that including both opinions: that John the Apostle, wrote it or that another John wrote it.
hope tp know more
how did apostle john die?
It is traditionally believed that John was the youngest of the apostles and survived them. He is said to have lived to an old age, dying at Ephesus sometime after AD 98
please i would like to know the actual year did the last apostle (John) died…. bcos everybody is giving a different date and its confusing.
The actual date is not known.
please i am living in spain where according to historyor tradition here in spain says that James the Lord’s brother dies in spain, how true is that? remain blessed.
According to Josephus and other historians, he was martyred in Jerusalem and buried near the temple. However there is a legend that James the Greater evangelized Spain but according to the catholic.org site this is not based on historical fact. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=59
If one repents of their sin and then chooses to end their life, they will still go to Heaven. Where in the Bible does it say that one cannot commit suicide? The argument of respecting your body as it is a temple of the Lord is referring to drugs, piercings, tattoos, alcohol, obesity…etc. not suicide. The argument of thou shall not murder is also not a legitimate argument as God has already forgiven us of all our sins when Jesus Christ died on the cross. Thus if Judas repented of his betrayal of Christ and chose to kill himself, he may still have gone to Heaven as all sins are forgiven. AND it is written that all sins are equal in the sight of the Lord, except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Thus cheating on a math quiz is the equivalent of killing thy neighbor. Not that I am in favor of suicide, but it shares in equal weight of sin as anything else. And if one has Jesus Christ as their Rock and Foundation, is there anything life could throw at us that could make us want to end our life?
JUDAS MAY HAVE GONE TO HEAVEN. EVEN CAIN AND KING AHAB COULD HAVE REPENTED AND GONE TO HEAVEN.
God Bless and thank you.
hi
I don’t really understand why I sin. I mostly regret after I sin. can someone please help me..
thanks a lot.
yes satan always want us to seen so he tries by all mean to make us do the negative
Hie John Anyenmor
I sincerely hope that you have been properly answered already considering that its been so long since you queried why you [we] sin
1. We are descendants of sinners and sin [the spiritual force] reigns in our bodies naturally -Psalm 51, Romans 6&7
2. You have not yet been renewed by the transformed by the renewing of your mind -Romans 12 v 2
This transformation is a function inherent in the word of God so we MUST always read it and meditate on it -Joshua 1v 7& 8 , 2nd Timothy 2 v15
3. You [we] MUST abide in the will of God as expressed in His word so that we are truly good soil for His word. His word is the seed -Luke 8 v11 and those who have it in their souls CANNOT sin – 1st John 3v 5 to 9
4. I have made the premise that you have already confessed the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth as your Lord and Savior -Romans 10 v 9 &10 plus believing in your heart that He indeed was born of a virgin, lived and preached God’s salvation through faith in His name, died and was buried in a tomb and that He rose from the dead.
If you understand this and make God’s word the standard for your life then a life free from sin is yours in Jesus mighty name. Yes temptations will still come but you will be knowing to say “It is written …” like the Lord Jesus did when tempted after His 40 day fasting
We are born rebellious. But understand what sin is. Often Christians suffer beneath the illusion that they have sinned when in fact they have done no such thing. The very best thing to do is to walk and talk with Jesus constantly–pray without ceasing. Then we know where we stand with his righteousness. Jesus bless you abundantly! Remain in the hope of your eternal life!
Yes, I certainly agree! It is not about how we die but whether we accepted Jesus in life. The ONLY requirement is our belief in Jesus and His grace. Only God fully knows the depths of despair any human has the potential to experience – more so His beloved children. Some actually longs to be free from emotional pain to BE WITH THE LORD.
How did peter die
Please see the section above titled Simon Surnamed Peter
Jesus christ was always there for them, he is the way truth and life who ever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
I just want to say i am very pleased with this cite. It helped me learn more about the apostles and how they died.
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I hve learn alot from this site thanks alot
I have learned just how ignorant humanity can be. Thank you for your site. Speaking of “maps”. The real irony is reading the responses and “expertise” of all of these people who believe they know the Bible, the history, the linkages are ALL OVER THE MAP with their interpretations. Life is funny. No?
Different beliefs from different sects of Christianity, I believe.
thanks for preserving this informatoon.
Good to read your information about how the saints died. I really appreciate this and wish you the very best in future research.
I love this website,the comments are very good.My is; how did christ came out from virgin mary’s womb? we all knew that a virgin can never be a virgin after giving birth..thanks
Luke 1:26-35 and Matthew 1:18 should answer your question Daniel. Also Job 33:4 tells us that one of the works of the Holy Spirit, (Spirit of God), is to create.
Careful study of God’s Word tells us that, no one goes to either heaven or hell when they die. They go to their graves to await the resurrection day. Please refer to these texts for a better understanding: John 5:28,29. Acts 2:29,34. Job 17:13. Ecclesiastes 9:5,6,10. Psalms 115:17 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17.
This is an important topic that we shouldn’t be confused about. The Bible makes it very clear indeed, that the dead know nothing. And the dead do not praise the Lord. 🙂
The saints who have visited me would differ with your understanding, as do I. Bless you.
exactly what do you mean by visited you? If you are saying they have talked or shown themselves to you then I’m afraid you are in a very dangerous spot! Satan can become anyone and play you like a fiddle. Remember Satan always lies and wishes to make ANY part of the bible a Lie. Please keep reading your bible for your own sake
well said it’s about time someone decided to get to the truth people please read your whole bible over and over again if you don’t understand words or phrases then get help but don’t just fluff it off. Every part of the bible is true teaching and all the information you will need. But remember if it’s not in scripture; leave it. Bible proof it
Instead of mentioning the son of perdition among the 12 why didn’t you include Mathias who is actually sitting on one of the 12 judgement seats?
The reason we talk of Judas and not Mathias is because the question was about the original 12 apostles. Mathias was chosen to replace Judas, one of the original 12.
In a home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use, now i would like to tell you that God created us to be used for his purpose and there is no way how you can reject to be used by God. And for judas that was his purpose even though he was appointed to do it in a negative way so that Scriptures may come true,
There were 12 disciples and two apostles ( men commissioned with the task of expanding the preaching work after Jesus’ departure). An apostle is an authority. There is a big difference between a disciple/student and a master , Sister.
I think Mathias was chosen by the apostles but Jesus Christ chose Paul. So Paul replaced Judas.
Mathias was chosen by lot.
Paul was chosen by Christ…but not as an apostle. He did become an apostle of Christ, but that was much later. Mathias was chosen by the apostles to replace Judas shortly after the death of Judas. This maintained the number of 12 apostles and indicated that it was to continue. Paul became an apostle later on, and describes himself as such, but when that happened we do not know, and who he replaced (because of death), we do not know, but the apostles, and all disciples of Christ were being persecuted and killed.
Thank you very much for the above information. Reading it has increased my Christain life, and my faith in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. Amen.
I find it weird that Peter’s death is unknown. I honestly think he was crucified.
he was crucified upside down
Jesus told him he would be crucified.