The carpenter's son — The Greek, word means, one that works either in wood, iron, or stone. His brethren — Our kinsmen. They were the sons of Mary, sister to the virgin, and wife of Cleophas or Alpheus. James — Styled by St. Paul also, the Lord's brother, Galatians 1:19. Simon — Surnamed the Canaanite.

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