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Based on The Bible and Church Tradition, 10 of the 12 disciples died a martyr's death.

The Bible lists one martyr death. That is James, brother of John. His martyrdom is listed in Acts 12.

Nine more disciples (of The Twelve) are believed to have died due to martyrdom. This is based on the traditions of the early church. Although these traditions do not always agree, there seems little solid reason to doubt their martyrdom (although the means, time, and location of each is open to some speculation).

This leaves two disciples. John is believed to have died a natural death after a long life. Judas, according to the Gospels and Acts, committed suicide. Neither natural death nor suicide counts as a "martyr's death".

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