# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [apostle](../kt/apostle.md), [disciple](../kt/disciple.md), [jamesbrotherofjesus](../other/jamesbrotherofjesus.md), [jamessonofzebedee](../other/jamessonofzebedee.md), [thetwelve](../kt/thetwelve.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 01:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/01/12)
* [Luke 06:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/06/14)
* [Mark 03:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/03/17)
* [Mark 14:32-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/14/32)
* [Matthew 10:2-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/10/02)