The Greatest Disciples

The horrible deaths of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. A detailed account horrible deaths of our christian fathers and disciples in the bible. Back then, being a christian or believer after the death and resurrection of Jesus was not really a fun experience but actually a risky one. You get to face so many persecutions on a daily basis that might eventually land you in your early grave, but in the end of the ordeal it is worth it as compared to the glory that awaits you. So many oppositions and political acrimony attached to being a follower and believer of the resurrection of christ was so prevalent, thank God for the present day civilisation that has abated senseless killings (although not totally) and also for his grace and strength on the missionaries who tirelessly helped spread the gospel far and wide. Now read on to know more about the gruesome endings of these great disciples of christ. I call them "Our father's in christianity"

1) Peter

In 64 AD, emperor Nero ordered the execution of peter. He was to be crucified lime Jesus, but Peter refused saying that he was unworthy to die the same way Jesus did. So he was crucified upside down.

2) Andrew

Was executed in 60 AD in a greek city. He was crucified on an 'X' shaped cross.a

3) James (Brother of John)

Was killed in Jerusalem by king Herod in the year 40 AD. He died by the sword

4) John

Was the only apostle who miraculously escaped execution. He was to be boiled in hot oil as seen in the picture below, but somehow didn't die due to divine intervention. So he was banished and later returned to Ephesus, after writing the book of revelation on an island he died a natural death (old age) in 98 AD.

5) Philip

Was tortured and then crucified in Phrygia by angry Jews.

6) Bartholomew

Was reluctant to renounce his faith in the risen lord. He was flayed (skinned alive) afterwhich he was crucified.

7) Thomas

In Mylapore, 72 AD, Thomas was killed by a spear. He was stabbed countless times till he died.

8) Matthew

Was executed in Nadabah in 60 AD. He was beheaded.

9) James (son of Alphaeus)

Like the rest of the disciples, James refused to renounce his faith and believe in the risen christ. The Jewish leaders had him cast down from the temple and beaten to death with a fuller's club.

10) Jude

Was beaten to death with rods when he went to preach to the pagan priests in Mesopotamia

11) Simon

Simon the zealot, having preached the gospel far and wide was later executed in Syria. His death was ordered by a Syrian governor. He was sawn into two.

12) Judas the Iscariot

Having realized his mistakes by betraying Jesus, Judas committed suicide. He hanged himself to death. Unlike other apostles, Judas' death was officially recorded in the bible.

13) Paul

Although he wasn't an official disciple but he was considered to be one having analysing his great works and efforts in spreading the gospel to various parts of the world. He was more educated than the others and so was effective in spreading the gospel.

Paul was beheaded by emperor Nero around 68 AD

Being a Christian in particular isn't easy, but the glory that awaits our honest work in the life is nothing compared to the suffering that we are to endure here on earth. So keep pushing and be strong, God's grace is on all of us irrespective of tribe, race and even religion.