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What was the relationship between Jesus and Jude Thaddeus?

Luke names among the Twelve Judas the son of James, whom Tradition identifies with Thaddeus. Luke 6:13-16

What the Bible says

Luke 6:13

And when day was come, he called unto him his disciples; and he chose twelve of them (whom also he named apostles).

Luke 6:16

And Jude, the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who was the traitor.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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Jesus chose twelve apostles. Luke 6:13

Two of them were named Judas. Luke 6:16

Luke calls one Judas the son of James, and the other Judas Iscariot. Luke 6:16 The lists of Matthew and Mark do not have Judas the son of James, but…

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