In Luke 6:16, which apostle is identified by the name of a father called James?
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Correct answer: Judas (son of James)
Luke 6:16 lists 'Judas the son of James' among the Twelve. He is usually identified with Thaddaeus, and the James named here is his father, distinct from the two apostles who bore that name.
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