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Jan 4, 2022 · James, the son of Alphaeus, was considered one of the twelve apostles as his name appeared in the four lists of the disciples (Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:14-19, Luke 6:13-16, and Acts 1:13). Although he was part of Jesus’ core group, little is mentioned in the Bible about James. James. Son of Alphaeus. Biblical scholars have provided many ...
ALPHAEUS ăl fē’ us (̓Αλφαῖος).1. The father of Levi (), who is identified with the apostle Matthew (Matt 9:9; 10:3).Nothing more is known about him. 2. The father of another of the apostles, generally called James the Less to distinguish him from the better known James who was the brother of John (Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13).
James, Son of Alphaeus. One of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus during His mortal ministry ...
Alphaeus / ælˈfiːəs / (from Greek: Ἀλφαῖος) is a man mentioned in the New Testament as the father of two of the Twelve Apostles: Matthew the Evangelist [1] and James, son of Alphaeus. [2] [3] He is implied to be the father of Joseph or Joses, [4] [5] and in Church tradition he is the father of Abercius [6] and Helena. [7]
New International Version. 15 Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. Blessings and Woes. 17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from ...
The designation of “son of Alphaeus” is also used when referring to the tax collector Levi who seems to be also known as Matthew, the tax collector and apostle of Jesus. Even if Levi is not the brother of James, it is probable that another of the apostles was. In the list of apostles in Luke's account there is a “Judas [brother] of James ...
Jun 25, 2024 · 01. James, son of Alphaeus, is often called "James the Less." This nickname helps distinguish him from James, son of Zebedee. The term "Less" might refer to his younger age or shorter stature. 02. He is mentioned in all four Gospels. James appears in the lists of apostles in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts, affirming his role among Jesus' closest ...
