Jude

Relative of Jesus

A New Testament man, brother of Jesus, also called Judas, mentioned in Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3.

About Jude

Brother of James and author of the general epistle named Jude. Jude is the English form of the Greek name Judas (Hebrew Judah). Most scholars think Jude was the brother of Jesus called Judas. See Judas #2.

See also Brothers of Jesus; Jude, Letter of.

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Jude, Letter of Article

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Family Relationships

Parents
Joseph, Mary (Mother of Jesus)
Siblings 4
Jesus, James (Brother of Jesus), Joseph (Brother of Jesus), Simon (Brother of Jesus)

Key References

Matthew 13:55

“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?

Mark 6:3

Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.

Jude 1:1

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:

All Scripture References (3)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 13:55

“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?

Mark (1)
Mark 6:3

Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.

Jude (1)
Jude 1:1

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ: