How the Apostles Died 2

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8Bartholomew

Bartholomew : Also known as Nathaniel Was a missionary to Asia . He witnessed for our Lord in present day Turkey . Bartholomew was martyred for his preaching in Armenia where he was flayed to death by a whip.

9Andrew

Andrew : Was crucified on an x-shaped cross in Patras , Greece . After being whipped severely by seven soldiers they tied his body to the cross with cords to prolong his agony. His followers reported that, when he was led toward the cross, Andrew saluted it in these words: 'I have long desired and expected this happy hour.

The cross has been consecrated by the body of Christ hanging on it.' He continued to preach to his tormentors For two days until he expired.

10Thomas


Thomas : Was stabbed with a spear in India during one of his missionary trips to establish the church in the Sub-continent.

11 Jude

Jude : Was killed with arrows when he refused to deny his faith in Christ.

12 Matthias

Matthias : The apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot, was stoned and then beheaded.

Paul

Paul : Was tortured and then beheaded by the evil Emperor Nero at Rome in

A.D. 67. Paul endured a lengthy imprisonment, which allowed him to write his many epistles to the churches he had formed throughout the Roman Empire . These letters, which taught many of the foundational Doctrines of Christianity, form a large portion of the New Testament.

Perhaps this is a reminder to us that our sufferings here Are indeed minor compared To the intense persecution And cold cruelty faced by the apostles And disciples during their times For the sake of the Faith. And ye shall be hated Of all men for my name's sake: But he that endures to the end shall be saved.