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Were the apostles Levi (Matthew) son of Alphaeus, and James son of Alphaeus, brothers?



      

Mark 3:14

ESV - 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach

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Open uri20130424 4224 1tebbq1 Andy Hawkins

This is unknown. The Bible does not specifically say that they were brothers. It is possible that they were. However, it is also possible that the Bible is referring to two different men named Alphaeus. In my opinion, the latter is probably more likely since the Bible takes the step to clarify that Peter and Andrew were brothers and also that John and the other James were also brothers.

May 17 2014 Report

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