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James
Brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55; Galatians 1:19), leader in the Jerusalem church; not James son of Zebedee or James son of Alphaeus
apostle
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James — Brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55; Galatians 1:19), leader in the Jerusalem church; not James son of Zebedee or James son of Alphaeus
Brothers and sisters
- Jesus brother Interpretive Matthew 13:55Mark 6:3Galatians 1:19
The Gospels call James, Joses, Simon and Judas Jesus' "brothers". Christians understand the word differently: children of Mary and Joseph born after Jesus; sons of Joseph from an earlier marriage; or close relatives such as cousins.
- Judas brother Interpretive Matthew 13:55Jude 1
Listed together as brothers; Jude 1:1 is from "Jude … brother of James", usually identified with this Judas.
Every relationship here comes from a cited passage. Solid lines are stated parent links; dashed lines mean generations are not all listed; dotted lines mark legal or adoptive parents; a question mark marks a disputed or interpretive link. Political succession and office are never drawn as family.