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The most reliable evidence we have regarding whether Nero killed Paul is from Clement of Rome, writing around 95 CE (1 Clement). He spoke in general terms of Paul but seems to have been unaware that he died in Rome just a few years earlier, believing that he ended his days in the 'west' (Spain).

In fact, we do not know how or even when Paul died, although a second-century Christian tradition claims that he was martyred in Rome by Emperor Nero in the mid-60s of the first century.

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Why was stpaul beheaded?

In AD 64 Rome burned. There were rumors that Nero was responsible for the fire because he wanted to rebuild a new and more glorious Rome. Because of this, Nero started to loose favor (we would say that his approval rating was low) and he needed a "scape goat". So Nero laid the blame for the fire on a new, misunderstood group at the time called -Christians. A great persecution began of Christians and St. Paul was arrested as one of their leaders. St. Paul was a Roman citizen. One of the rights of citizenship was that of not being tortured or crucified when executed. Beheading was considered a painless and quick way to die. St. Paul was beheaded in the spring of AD 68 for being a Christian.


Where in The Bible does Paul of The Bible die?

According to historical tradition, Paul the Apostle died as a martyr in Rome, Italy, around the mid-60s AD during the reign of Emperor Nero. There is no specific mention of his death in the Bible, but it is believed to have occurred after his final imprisonment in Rome.


When did St. Paul die?

Paul died in 67ADAnswerChristian tradition holds that Paul was sent to Rome and executed there, in 64 CE, 67 CE or thereabouts, although this is not based on proof of any form. Although it does appear that he was imprisoned, there is no available evidence that he was executed. Clement of Rome suggests that after his trial, Paul travelled to Spain as he appears to have intended. He may even have died peacefully of old age. We simply do not know when he died.


When was St. Paul born and where did he die?

St. Paul, also known as the Apostle Paul, was born around AD 5 in Tarsus, Cilicia (modern-day Turkey). He died around AD 67 in Rome, Italy, where he was martyred during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Nero.


Who was the apostle paul's nephew?

The apostle Paul's nephew is mentioned in Acts 23:16, but his name is not provided in the Bible. He played a crucial role in saving Paul's life by informing the Roman commander about a plot to kill Paul.

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Did Nero ever hear evidence in regard to the cases of Peter and Paul?

.Nero is regarded as the persecutor who killed Peter and Paul. Nero did hear the evidence in regard to Peter and Paul cases but disregarded them since he was Anti-Christ


What did Nero do for life?

Kill CHRISTIANS


Did Nero kill his parents?

Yes


Did Nero kill his step brother?

Nero was alleged to have killed his step brother by poison.


Who ordered the deaths or paul and peter?

Nero


Which Caesar was ruling when paul was martyred?

Nero.


Why did Nero commit suicide?

Nero death was on June 9th 68AD. Nero could not kill him-self, so he had his private secretary to kill him for him. The secretary's name was Epaphroditus. A senate had declared Nero an enemy to the public, so the people would have him beaten to death. The soldiers were coming to kill him coming his way.


Who beheaded Saint Paul the apostle?

Nero was responsible for having Paul beheaded.


Who is believed ordered the deaths of peter and paul?

Nero


Why did they want to kill Saint Paul?

The charges against Paul were that he had allegedly taught against the Law of Moses, caused disturbances among the Jews, and attempted to profane the Temple.


Who was martyred during the reign of Nero?

Tradition says it was Peter and Paul who were martyered during the time of Nero's reign.