Mark 3:17
James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James (whom he gave the name Boanerges, which means, Sons of Thunder);
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In Context
16He appointed Simon (whom he gave the name Peter);
Cross References
Mark 1:19Going on a little farther from there, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother as they were in the boat mending their nets.
Mark 9:2After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them.
Mark 14:33He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly disturbed and distressed.
John 21:20Then Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them (the one who had leaned back on Jesus' chest at the supper and said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray yoʋ?”)
Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Matthew Henry on Mark 3:14-22
The Calling of the Apostles. 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: 16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; 17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder: 18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas,… Read the whole commentary →