Bible Verses About "Who Was James the Brother of Jesus"
James was the half-brother of Jesus who became a pillar of the Jerusalem church and wrote the epistle of James.
James was the half-brother of Jesus who became a pillar of the Jerusalem church and wrote the epistle of James.
"But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother." — Galatians 1:19 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was James the Brother of Jesus?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother."
"And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name."
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting."
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