How John the evangelist die

According to early Christian tradition, John the Evangelist (or John the Apostle/the "Beloved Disciple") was the only one of the twelve apostles who did not die a martyr's death

. He is believed to have died a natural death, of old age, around the year 100 AD in Ephesus (modern-day Turkey). 

Here are the details surrounding his life, "beloved" status, and death based on tradition:

The "Most Loved" Disciple 

• The Beloved Disciple: John is referred to in his own Gospel as "the disciple whom Jesus loved".
• Intimacy with Jesus: He is noted for being in Jesus's inner circle (along with Peter and James) and for resting his head on Jesus at the Last Supper.
• Faithfulness: He was the only male disciple recorded to be present at the foot of the cross during the crucifixion.
• Caretaker of Mary: While dying, Jesus entrusted the care of his mother, Mary, to John. 

Tradition of Death and Survival 

While he died a natural death, tradition holds that he was severely persecuted and miraculously survived attempts to kill him, leading some to call him a "martyr in will" rather than in fact: 

• Boiling Oil: A major tradition, reported by Tertullian, claims that the Emperor Domitian ordered John to be thrown into a cauldron of boiling oil in Rome. He emerged unharmed.
• Exile to Patmos: Following his survival, he was exiled to the Aegean island of Patmos, where he received the vision for the Book of Revelation.
• Poisoned Cup: Another legend states he was given a cup of poisoned wine, but when he blessed it, the poison turned into a snake and escaped. 

Final Years and Death

• Return to Ephesus: After the death of Emperor Domitian, John returned to Ephesus.
• "Love One Another": In his extreme old age, he was carried to the church, and according to St. Jerome, he would repeat the phrase, "My dear children, love one another".
• Natural Death: He died peacefully at approximately 94–100 years old. 

Note: There is a minority academic view, often associated with the second-century bishop Papias of Hierapolis, suggesting John was murdered by Jews, but most historians believe this refers to John the Baptist or is a misunderstanding of early reports. 

According to tradition, John the Evangelist (or Apostle) died of natural causes in Ephesus around 100 AD, making him the only apostle not to die a martyr's death. While he reportedly survived a miraculous attempt to kill him in boiling oil in Rome, he lived to old age after a period of exile on the island of Patmos. 

Key Details Regarding the Death of John:

• Natural Causes: Unlike the other apostles, John is generally believed to have died of old age, with some traditions stating he was around 90-100 years old.
• Attempted Martyrdom: Legend and early church accounts, such as those from Tertullian in The Prescription of Heretics, claim that before his exile, John was plunged into a vat of boiling oil in Rome under Emperor Domitian, but emerged unharmed.
• Exile and Later Years: Following the failed execution, he was exiled to the Greek island of Patmos, where he is believed to have written the Book of Revelation. He later returned to Ephesus, where he lived out his final years, say Wikipedia.
• Burial: His tomb is believed to be in Ephesus, Turkey. 

It is important to distinguish John the Apostle (the Evangelist) from John the Baptist, who was beheaded.