New Testament
Alphaeus
Alphaeus is identified in the Gospels as the father of the apostle James, one of the twelve disciples.
Alphaeus is mentioned in the lists of the apostles as the father of James, often distinguished as James the son of Alphaeus to differentiate him from others. While the text provides little biographical detail, his significance lies in his role as the patriarch of one of Jesus' chosen twelve. Some scholars debate whether he is the same person as Clopas, but the biblical text does not explicitly confirm this connection.
In the text
- Verses
- 7
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Matthew 10:3
- Last appears
- Acts 1:13
Where Alphaeus appears
7 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Philip35 versesOne of the twelve apostles of Jesus, often noted for his practical nature and role in bringing others to Christ.
- Judas31 versesA name shared by several figures, including an apostle, a brother of Jesus, and the betrayer of Christ.
- Simon26 versesA follower of Jesus known as the Zealot, distinguished from Simon Peter among the twelve apostles.
- Andrew12 versesA fisherman from Bethsaida and the first disciple called by Jesus, known for bringing others to the Messiah.
- Thomas12 versesOne of the twelve apostles, known for his honest struggle with doubt regarding the resurrection of Jesus.
- Pilate53 versesThe Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus and authorized His crucifixion.
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