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1 | Which Disciple was Jesus cousin | Gal 1:19 | stjohn | 189234 | ||
Hi esandrab, Welcome to the forum. John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin, but it is not believed that he was His first cousin, and he was not a disciple. ---------------------- American Heritage Dictionary, cousin n. A child of one's aunt or uncle. Also called first cousin. A relative descended from a common ancestor, such as a grandparent, by two or more steps in a diverging line. A relative by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman. --------------------------- The author of the book of James, is thought to be the brother of Jesus, see Matthew 13:55, and, Mark 6:3. It is generally accepted that James was not a believer until after Jesus' resurrection. God bless. John |
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2 | Which Disciple was Jesus cousin | Gal 1:19 | Searcher56 | 189249 | ||
God's day to you, John, A first cousin means one of each of their parents had to be siblings ... their mothers were close relatives (Luke 1:36) ... but not sisters. We don't know how close - but I believe Mary and Elizabeth were not cousins, nor aunt/niece, but something beyond. Otherwise, the Bible was give the relationship. Searcher |
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3 | Which Disciple was Jesus cousin | Gal 1:19 | stjohn | 189251 | ||
Thank you Searcher, I know very well what a cousin is. I did not say that they were [first] cousins, nor did I even say that they were second cousins. In fact, I was not specific as to what degree their cousinship was, only that they were cousins. Please see the definition for cousin. I will pace it here again for your convenience. By definition Jesus and John were Cousins. Please note definition [2] and [3] Jesus and John's relationship would fit at least one of these definitions. If it does not fit number [2] then it most certainly fits number [3] ----------------------- American Heritage Dictionary, cousin n. 1] A child of one's aunt or uncle. Also called first cousin. 2] A relative descended from a common ancestor, such as a grandparent, by two or more steps in a diverging line. 3] A relative by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman. -------------------------- The Bible does not tell us that two and two equals four, but we know by using our noodles that it is true, so even though the Bible doesn't specifically say so. We can still know that they were Cousins, even if not first or even second.... It seems to me we are splitting hairs here, so if you incist, you can say that they were not cousins if you need to. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clear that up, I didn't realize it was unclear. God bless my friend. John |
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4 | Which Disciple was Jesus cousin | Gal 1:19 | lionheart | 189253 | ||
st.john, Good answer my brother. It enlightened me on some things that I might not usually think about. Thanx, lionheart |
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5 | Which Disciple was Jesus cousin | Gal 1:19 | stjohn | 189255 | ||
you are welcome my brother. and thanx for the encouragement! God bless. John |
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