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Son of Thunder, First Martyred Apostle

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Brother of John, James belonged to the inner circle with Peter and John, witnessing the Transfiguration, Gethsemane's agony, and other pivotal moments. His martyrdom by Herod Agrippa (Acts 12:2) made him the first apostolic martyr.

Scripture References

Mark 3:17
“And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:”
Acts 12:2
“And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.”

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