Which other disciple is also identified as a 'son of Alphaeus' in the Gospel of Mark?
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Correct answer: Matthew (Levi)
Mark 2:14 describes Levi (Matthew) as the 'son of Alphaeus'. While the Bible does not explicitly state they were brothers, their shared paternal name has led to significant historical speculation about a familial connection.
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