Active with Zealots; clashed with civil authorities. [1] At Jesus’ 4th appearance. [2]
Became firm believer in Jesus. [3] Believed Jesus had risen. [4] Feared for his safety. [5] Firebrand; highest of ideals, but unstable in temperament. [6] Friction with Jesus. [7] Jesus’ failure to select Jude as apostle caused gulf with family. [8]
Born June 24, A.D. 5. [9] Faithfully sent funds home each month. [10] Heard voice at Jesus’ baptism. [11] Jesus sold harp to defray J.’s school expenses. [12] Jesus visited Jude at home in Magdala. [13] Married March, A.D. 24. [14] Often came to Capernaum to hear Jesus. [15] Punished on 3 occasions. [16] Ran away from uncle’s farm to become fisherman. [17] Searched for Jesus after Cana. [18] Sister-in-law Rachel. [19] Trip with Jesus to Passover; taken to military prison. [20] Witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion. [21]
See also: UB 127:4.5; UB 137:6.1,4; UB 154:5.1; UB 157:0.1; UB 183:4.7; UB 188:3.3.