Who was James?

Apostle and writer of the Book of James

The story of James

James - Apostle
James - Apostle
Died: 62Apostle

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

Family

Relatives of James

James in the Bible

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Matthew

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.

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Matthew

Chapter 10

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to spread His message and perform miracles.

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Matthew

Chapter 13

The Parables of the Kingdom

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom of heaven.

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Matthew

Chapter 17

The Healing of the Boy with a Demon

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.

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Matthew

Chapter 27

The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

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Mark

Chapter 1

John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry and performs miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 3

Choosing the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 5

Jesus Heals the Demon-Possessed Man

Jesus heals a demon-possessed man and raises a dead girl to life.

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Mark

Chapter 6

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is rejected by His own people, sends out the twelve apostles, and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 9

Transfiguration, Healing a Possessed Boy

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and teaches about the importance of faith.

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Mark

Chapter 10

Teaching on Divorce, Blessing Children

Jesus teaches about marriage, divorce, and the kingdom of God.

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Mark

Chapter 13

Signs of the End Times

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world.

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Mark

Chapter 14

The Last Supper and Betrayal

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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Mark

Chapter 15

Jesus Before Pilate and Crucifixion

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

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Mark

Chapter 16

Resurrection and Great Commission

Jesus appears to His disciples and commissions them to spread the Good News to all nations.

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Luke

Chapter 5

The Call of the First Disciples

Jesus calls His first disciples and performs many miracles.

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Luke

Chapter 6

The Sermon on the Plain

Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Plain, including the Beatitudes.

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Luke

Chapter 8

Jesus Calms the Storm

Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower and performs more miracles.

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Luke

Chapter 9

The Transfiguration

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and sends out the twelve apostles.

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Luke

Chapter 24

The Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus appears to His disciples and teaches them about the scripture concerning Himself. He commissions them to spread th...

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 1

The Ascension of Jesus and the Selection of Matthias

The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost, and they begin to preach and perform miracles in Jerusalem.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 12

The Arrest and Escape of Peter

King Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but an angel frees him.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 15

The Jerusalem Council

The council at Jerusalem decides that Gentile converts do not have to follow Jewish customs.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 21

The Arrest of Paul in Jerusalem

Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and brought to trial before the Roman authorities.

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 15

The Resurrection of the Dead

Paul teaches about the resurrection of the dead and the importance of the resurrection of Jesus.

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Galatians

Chapter 1

Freedom from the Law

Paul writes to the Galatian church to address false teachings about circumcision and the law. He affirms that salvation ...

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Galatians

Chapter 2

Justification by Faith

Paul recounts his confrontation with Peter over the issue of Gentile converts being compelled to follow Jewish customs. ...

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James

Chapter 1

Faith and Works

This chapter explains the relationship between faith and works, emphasizing that true faith will always be accompanied b...

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Jude

Chapter 1

Contending for the Faith

This chapter emphasizes the importance of contending for the faith, warning against false teachers who have infiltrated ...

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