How did the Apostle Peter die?

Answer 1

As with all the disciples of Jesus, we do not really know how Peter died. Clement of Rome, writing around 95 CE (1 Clement), spoke in general terms about the life and death of Peter but appears to have been unaware of how Peter actually died.

During the second century, Pope Anicetus, wishing to demonstrate that he spoke with the authority of Peter, reported that Peter had been beheaded in Rome. Then, a century later, Origen changed this to say that Peter was sentenced to crucifixion but, feeling unworthy of being crucified like Jesus, asked to be crucified upside down. This is pious midrash and we can not really say that Peter was either beheaded or crucified. He might well have died a normal death in his old age.

Answer 2

The Bible itself doesnt record any of the apostles deaths other than James. The rest of the apostles deaths were recorded by historians of the day.

Answer 3

Peter's death is not mentioned in the Scripture.

Answer 4

Peter is said to have been crucified under Emperor Nero Augustus Caesar

Answer 5

2000 years of tradition tell us that he was put on trial by the Romans and crucified on a cross in the spot where St. Peter's stands today in Rome. He was reportedly crucified upside down.