James (brother of Jesus)

Definition

James was a son of Mary and Joseph. He was one of Jesus’ younger half-brothers.

• Jesus’ other half-brothers were named Joseph, Judas, and Simon.
• During Jesus’ lifetime, James and his brothers did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah.
• Later, after Jesus was raised from the dead, James believed in him and became a leader of the church in Jerusalem.
• The New Testament book of James is a letter that James wrote to Christians who had fled to other countries to escape persecution.

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(See also: apostle, Christ, church, Judas the son of James, persecute)

Bible References

• Galatians 1:18-20
• Galatians 2:9-10
• James 1:1-3
• Jude 1:1-2
• Mark 9:1-3
• Matthew 13:54-56

Word Data

• Strong’s: G23850