James in the Bible — 4 People of the Same Name
The best known is James son of Zebedee, first named at Matthew 4:21. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.
| Person | Who they are | First reference | Verses |
|---|---|---|---|
| James son of Zebedee | son of Zebedee | Matthew 4:21 | 21 |
| James, Brother of Jesus | Brother of Jesus | Matthew 13:55 | 11 |
| James son of Alphaeus | son of Alphaeus | Matthew 10:3 | 8 |
| James, Father of Judas (not Iscariot) | Father of Judas (not Iscariot) | Luke 6:16 | 2 |