John's brother was James. Together, these disciples were called the "sons of Zebedee".
Explanation:
The father of James and John, two companions of Jesus according to all four Canonical Gospels was named as "Zebedee". The Gospels also indicate he was Salome's husband. Zebedee resided in or near Bethsaida, and was possibly a fisherman with some means. Mary of Magdala, Mary the James' mother and Jose's, and the mother of Zebedee' children.
Although called in the Gospels many times. After Jesus called James and John he is abandoned in the boat. Mark's notice that Zebedee was abandoned with the hired men suggests he had some money in his family.
