Thematic Bible: James and john
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Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » James and john
Then going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedaeus and his brother John, mending their nets in the boat beside their father Zebedaeus. He called them, and they left the boat and their father at once, and went after him.
Then going on a little further he saw James the son of Zebedaeus and his brother John; they too were in their boat, mending their nets; he called them at once, and they left their father Zebedaeus in the boat with the crew and went to follow him.
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » James and john
John said to him, "Master, we saw a man casting out daemons in your name, but we stopped him because he is not a follower of ours."
John said to him, "Teacher, we saw a man casting out daemons in your name; but he does not follow us, and so we stopped him." Jesus said, "Do not stop him; no one who performs any miracle in my name will be ready to speak evil of me.
Revenge » Exemplified » James and john
So when the disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, will you have us bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?"
Selfishness » Exemplified » James and john
They said to him, "Give us seats, one at your right hand and one at your left hand, in your glory."