New Testament · Major figure
James
A name shared by several figures, most notably the apostle James, son of Zebedee, and James the brother of Jesus.
The New Testament identifies multiple men named James, primarily James the son of Zebedee, an apostle martyred by Herod, and James the brother of Jesus, who became a leader in the Jerusalem church. James the brother of Jesus is traditionally credited with authoring the Epistle of James, which emphasizes practical faith and wisdom. Both figures played significant roles in the early church's development and the spread of the gospel.
In the text
- Verses
- 38
- Books
- 8
- First appears
- Matthew 4:21
- Last appears
- Jude 1:1
Where James appears
38 verses · 29 chapters- Matthew 4Verse 21
- Matthew 10Verses 2–3
- Matthew 13Verse 55
- Matthew 17Verse 1
- Matthew 27Verse 56
- Mark 1Verses 19, 29
- Mark 3Verses 17–18
- Mark 5Verse 37
- Mark 6Verse 3
- Mark 9Verse 2
- Mark 10Verses 35, 41
- Mark 13Verse 3
- Mark 14Verse 33
- Mark 15Verse 40
- Mark 16Verse 1
- Luke 5Verse 10
- Luke 6Verses 14–16
- Luke 8Verse 51
- Luke 9Verses 28, 54
- Luke 24Verse 10
- Acts 1Verse 13
- Acts 12Verses 2, 17
- Acts 15Verse 13
- Acts 21Verse 18
- 1 Corinthians 15Verse 7
- Galatians 1Verse 19
- Galatians 2Verses 9, 12
- James 1Verse 1
- Jude 1Verse 1
In the same books
- Peter178 versesA fisherman called by Jesus to be a foundational apostle and leader in the early church.
- John128 versesThe Apostle John was a fisherman, one of the Twelve, and the author of the Gospel, epistles, and Revelation.
- Herod44 versesThe Herodian dynasty rulers who opposed the early church and sought to eliminate Jesus at his birth.
- Matthew8 versesA tax collector called by Jesus to be one of the twelve apostles and author of the Gospel of Matthew.
- 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.
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