1:1 Who is James?
1:1 Who is James?
James is the half-brother of Jesus (CP Mt 13:55). James did not believe Jesus was Messiah during Jesus' lifetime. He thought Jesus was just a religious fanatic (CP Jn 7:2-5 with Mk 3:20-21, 31-35).
Friends in Mk 3:21 (KJV), means family, which we see in V 31-35 are Jesus' mother and brothers. It was not until James saw Jesus after His resurrection that he believed on Him (CP 1Cor 15:3-7).
After Jesus ascended to heaven, James waited with those assembled in the upper room, together with Mary and Christ's other brothers, for the coming of the Holy Spirit (CP Ac 1:13-14). James later became one of the leaders of the church in Jerusalem (CP Ac 15:13-22; Ga 1:18-19; 2:9, 11-12).
See also comments on Mt 12:46-47, Mk 3:20-21, Jude 1:1.