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Nero
A person of the New Testament era, first named at Philippians 4:22.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Ancient writers — non-biblical testimony · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe Caesar to whom Paul, as a Roman citizen, appealed — and before whose court he was sent to Rome.
Acts 25:11–12
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Rome
· Paul the Apostle
Death & legacy
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Ancient writersTacitus and Suetonius record that Nero, to divert blame for the great fire of Rome in AD 64, inflicted savage punishments on the Christians — the setting of the traditional martyrdoms of Peter and Paul.
Tacitus, Annals 15.44.2–5 (Nero's scapegoating of the Christians after the fire of AD 64, noting 'Christus' executed under Pontius Pilate); Suetonius, Divus Nero 16.2 ('afflicti suppliciis Christiani'); Loeb Classical Library editions.