Of the twelve apostles, why do you think John did not die a martyr?

@eileenleyva (27555)
Philippines
October 26, 2020 7:04pm CST
His brother James was first to die with a blade severing his neck. An apostle. A martyr. And all the rest of our Lord's magnificent apostles did meet horrible fates. The leader, Simon Peter was crucified upside down. He requested it, because he felt unworthy to die like our Lord. But John had the blessing of longevity. He was even able to pen Revelation from prison. Why do you think John lived so long?
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Oct 20
The Lord must have had a reason to keep John on earth so long,
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eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
27 Oct 20
What could the reason be?
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Sharon Elton
@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
27 Oct 20
Obviously God had a reason to have him.spared. Maybe do he could write revelation.
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eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
27 Oct 20
Possibly. But the prophecy could have been written by another apostle or disciple, why John?
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Sharon Elton
@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
29 Oct 20
@eileenleyva God has a specific plan for every one of us, and that was his plan for John.
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eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
29 Oct 20
@sharonelton That is a given. Man is also given free will. Man's actuation is his own. Twelve apostles were chosen, why was John the only one not a martyr?
Ken
@kanuck1 (4424)
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28 Oct 20
We can't know for sure but it seems that God had a special assignment for him to keep on building the congregation of God's people as the letters that he wrote when he may have been almost 100 years old show.
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eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
29 Oct 20
@kanuck1 That dialogue between Peter and our Lord was in reference to Peter's martyrdom, and suggests that John will not die a martyr. Perhaps it would help if we study why John is called Beloved.
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Ken
@kanuck1 (4424)
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29 Oct 20
@eileenleyva "Jesus answered, “Maybe I want him to live until I come. That should not matter to you. You follow me!” John 21:22 (Easy-to-Read Version) Jesus told that to Peter and I'll have to also accept that explanation.
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Ken
@kanuck1 (4424)
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30 Oct 20
@eileenleyva Jesus said “Maybe I want him to live until I come." When do you think that was? Can you share the verses where he is called the beloved as I want to read them. Yes, I could look them up but maybe you have them handy?
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