The story of James
James, son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Less and James the Just. He was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is believed to be the author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament. He is believed to have been a fisherman and lived in Jerusalem. He is considered to be the first bishop of Jerusalem and is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. There is little information available about his life, but tradition holds that he was crucified and buried in Jerusalem.
Name meaning
Supplanter or one who follows
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Apostle
First mention
Matthew 4:21
Appearances in the Bible
38 mentions
James in the Bible
Chapters that mention James
- Matthew 4
- Matthew 10
- Matthew 13
- Matthew 17
- Matthew 27
- Mark 1
- Mark 3
- Mark 5
- Mark 6
- Mark 9
- Mark 10
- Mark 13
- Mark 14
- Mark 15
- Mark 16
- Luke 5
- Luke 6
- Luke 8
- Luke 9
- Luke 24
- The Acts of the Apostles 1
- The Acts of the Apostles 12
- The Acts of the Apostles 15
- The Acts of the Apostles 21
- 1 Corinthians 15
- Galatians 1
- Galatians 2
- James 1
- Jude 1
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Questions about James
Who was James in the Bible?
James, son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Less and James the Just. He was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is believed to be the author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament. He is believed to have been a fisherman and lived in Jerusalem. He is considered to be the first bishop of Jerusalem and is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. There is little information available about his life, but tradition holds that he was crucified and buried in Jerusalem.
What does the name James mean?
The name James means “Supplanter or one who follows”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is James first mentioned in the Bible?
James is first mentioned in Matthew 4:21.
How many times is James mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 38.
Who were the parents of James?
Parents: Zebedee and Salome.
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