Apostle James, Son of Zebedee
James belongs to the inner group present at several major events and is the first of the Twelve whose martyrdom is narrated in Acts.
Scripture
- Mark 1:19-20 — James and John leave their father Zebedee and follow Jesus.
- Mark 5:37 — James accompanies Peter and John at the raising of Jairus's daughter.
- Mark 9:2-8 — James witnesses the Transfiguration with Peter and John.
- Mark 10:35-40 — James and John ask for places of honor and are taught about the cup of suffering.
- Acts 12:1-2 — Herod kills James with the sword.