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Zebedee

A disciple of Jesus, known as the beloved apostle.

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Also known as John, John of Zebedee, Even frail John

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The beloved disciple who moves away loathingly from Judas and whispers to Peter about his inability to bear the falsehood.

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I
The beloved disciple who moves away loathingly from Judas and whispers to Peter about his inability to bear the falsehood.
II
Inquires contemptuously about what evil Judas will say about the disciples.
III
Finds a blue lizard and offers it to Jesus; participates lightly in the stone game.
IV
Defends Judas after hearing Jesus's words, kisses him, and urges the other disciples to accept Judas as a brother.
IX
Curses Judas as Satan and stops Peter from following him.

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