Martyred

The historical record shows us the fate of the apostles -

Philip: Stoned to death in Phrygia, A.D. 54

Barnabas: Burned to death in Cyprus, A.D. 64

Peter: Crucified in Rome, A.D. 69

Paul: Beheaded in Rome, A.D. 69

Andrew: Crucified in Achaia, A.D. 70

Matthew: Beheaded in Ethiopia, A.D. 70

Luke: Hanged in Greece, A.D. 93

Thomas: Speared to death in Calamino, A.D. 70

Mark: Dragged to death in Alexandria, A.D. 64

James: Clubbed to death in Jerusalem, A.D. 63

John: Abandoned on the Isle of Patmos in A.D. 63

None of them recanted. They all died believing and stating that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, who died for our sins.

---------