In the lists of apostles in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, James son of Alphaeus is consistently grouped near which other apostle?
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Correct answer: Thaddaeus (Judas son of James)
James son of Alphaeus usually appears in the third group of four apostles. He is frequently paired with Thaddaeus (also known as Lebbaeus or Judas son of James) and Simon the Zealot.
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