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* John never lists all of the Twelve Disciples and names at least one disciple ( Nathanael ) whose name is not found in the synoptics ; Nathanael appears to parallel the apostle Bartholomew found in the synoptics, as both are paired with Philip in the respective gospels.

While James and John are prominent disciples in the synoptics, John mentions them only in the epilogue, where they are referred to not by name but as the " sons of Zebedee.