1. An apostle. Son of Zebedee and Salome Mt 4:21; 27:56; Mr 15:40; 16:1
- Brother of John and a fisherman Lu 5:10
- Called to be an apostle Mt 4:21,22; 10:2; Mr 1:19,20; Lu 6:14; Ac 1:13
- Surnamed Boanerges by Jesus Mr 3:17
→ (An intimate companion of Jesus, and present with him)
At the great catch of fish Lu 5:10
At the healing of Peter's mother-in-law Mr 1:29
At the raising of the daughter of Jairus Mr 5:37; Lu 8:51
At the transfiguration of Jesus Mt 17:1; Mr 9:2; Lu 9:28
In Gethsemane Mt 26:37; Mr 14:33
- Asks Jesus concerning his second coming Mr 13:3
- Bigotry of Lu 9:54
- Civil ambitions of Mt 20:20-23; Mr 10:35-41
- Present at Lake Tiberias when Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after his resurrection Joh 21:2; 1Co 15:7
- Martyred Ac 12:2
2. An apostle
- Son of Alphaeus Mt 10:3; Mr 3:18; Lu 6:15; Ac 1:13; 12:17
- Brother of Jesus Mt 13:55; 27:56; Mr 6:3; Lu 24:10; Ga 1:19; 2:9,12
- The brother of Judas Lu 6:16; Jude 1:1
- The brother of Joses Mr 15:40
- Witness of Christ's resurrection 1Co 15:7
- Addresses the gathering at Jerusalem in favor of liberty for the Gentile converts Ac 15:13-21
- Disciples sent by, to Antioch Ga 2:12
- Hears of the success attending Paul's ministry Ac 21:18,19
- Epistle of Jas 1:1