Where is James (Son of Alphaeus) mentioned in the Bible?

James (Son of Alphaeus) is mentioned in Luke 6:15, Luke 6:16, Matthew 10:3.

Who was James (Son of Alphaeus) in the Bible?

The Time of Jesus · ~4 BC–AD 33New Testament

Apostle, son of Alphaeus

James (Son of Alphaeus) is a man named in the Bible, one of the apostles of Jesus, son of Alphaeus. Scripture references James (Son of Alphaeus) in 5 verses (chiefly Luke, Matthew, Mark).

🤯 What might James (Son of Alphaeus) have looked like?

A first-century man of Roman Judea or Galilee — most likely olive-skinned, dark-haired and bearded, in an ankle-length woven tunic with an outer cloak and sandals.

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James (Son of Alphaeus)'s family

Father: Alphaeus

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Verses that mention James (Son of Alphaeus)

Luke 6:15Luke 6:16Matthew 10:3Mark 3:18Acts 1:13

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