The early disciples of Jesus Christ went through a lot to ensure that the gospel of Jesus Christ was spread round the world. In order for them to achieve this, they passed through several persecution, challenges and trials. In all the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ, only one of them died a natural death; others were crucified just like Jesus and some were beheaded. But the only one who died a natural death was John. The same John who was one of the sons of Zebedee, He was also the brother of James and also the author of the book of Revelation. Like the other apostles, John suffered greatly. According to christian history, he was once thrown into a boiling oil, but God rescued him and was sent to the isle of Patmos where he wrote the book of Revelation. This same John was the one who alongside with Simon peter healed a lame man at the beautiful gate. This was their first healing miracle after Jesus Christ parted from them.

The exact place were John the Apostle died is not really known but research scholars has it that he died at Ephesus. As Christians, one thing we need to understand is that missionary work is meant to be the focal point of all churches. And in the midst of all, persecution and challenges will always come, but we shouldn't give up on God because he has not given up on us.

KelvinCoaster:
He did not die a natural death!

He was exiled to the Island of Patmos without food,clean water,medicare,human interaction etc.
That was were he fell seriously ill and died!

thatsleepboy1:


What are you saying? Compare his death to the rest of the apostles pls. That's what I mean. Falling ill and dying, is it not natural?