James, the son of Alphaeus, was one of the Twelve apostles. This is not the same James who was the brother of John. Different James. Very little is recorded about him in Scripture compared with some of the other apostles. He is sometimes associated with “James the Less,” mentioned among the women at the crucifixion … Read more
James, the son of Zebedee, was one of the Twelve apostles and the brother of John; together, Jesus nicknamed them the Sons of Thunder. Jesus called the two brothers while they were fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. James was part of Jesus’ inner circle along with Peter and John and was present at key … Read more
MATTHEW* One of the Twelve apostles* Former tax collector* Eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry JOHN* One of the Twelve apostles* Brother of James, son of Zebedee, (Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder”)* Part of Jesus’ inner circle with Peter and James MARK* Not one of the Twelve* Companion of Peter, Paul, and Barnabas* Gospel widely believed … Read more
Several of the Twelve are known by more than one name in the Gospels. This chart shows the alternate names and nicknames given to and used by each. Disciple Alternate Name/Nickname Meaning/Note Scripture Reference Peter Simon; Cephas Jesus renamed Simon as Peter/Cephas, meaning “rock.” John 1:42; Matthew 16:18; Mark 3:16 Andrew — No alternate name … Read more
Only 7 of the 12 have an actual calling story recorded in the Bible. The others simply appear later in lists of the Twelve. Those lists are in:Matthew 10:2-4Mark 3:15-19Luke 6:13-16Acts 1:13 Disciple How Jesus Called Him Scripture Reference Andrew Disciple of John the Baptist who followed Jesus after John said “Behold, the Lamb of … Read more