Father of an apostle living at the time of the New Testament
James, father of Judas who was also know as Thaddaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus.
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James the father of Judas who was usually known as Thaddaeus to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot. He was the father of one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus, as recorded in Luk.6.15 and Act.1.13. Beyond the name of his son, the Bible provides no further information about his background, ministry, or fate.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2385
Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
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