unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/names/jamessonofalphaeus.md

# James (son of Alphaeus) #

## Facts: ##

James, the son of Alphaeus, was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles.

* His name is given in the lists of Jesus’ disciples in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
* He is also mentioned in the book of Acts as one of the eleven disciples who were together praying in Jerusalem after Jesus went back up to heaven.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [apostle](../kt/apostle.md), [disciple](../kt/disciple.md), [James (brother of Jesus)](../names/jamesbrotherofjesus.md), [James (son of Zebedee)](../names/jamessonofzebedee.md), [the twelve](../kt/thetwelve.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 01:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/act/01/12)
* [Luke 06:14-16](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/14)
* [Mark 03:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/03/17)
* [Mark 14:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/14/32)
* [Matthew 10:2-4](rc://en/tn/help/mat/10/02)

## Word Data: ##

* Strong’s: G2385