In Acts 1:13, James is listed with the apostles after the resurrection. Acts 12:2 shows his later martyrdom.

Matthew 4:21 records James's calling as a disciple—Acts 12:2 records his martyrdom. The same James from call to death.

Matthew 4:22 shows James leaving everything to follow Jesus—Acts 12:2 shows the ultimate cost of that obedience.

In Matthew 20:23, Jesus tells James he will drink the cup — his martyrdom fulfills that prophecy.

In Mark 10:38, Jesus asks James if he can drink the cup — his death answers that question.

In Matthew 23:34, Jesus predicts that some sent prophets and apostles will be killed. James' death in Acts 12:2 fulfills this.

In Mark 10:39, Jesus tells James and John they will share his cup of suffering. Acts 12:2 shows James drinking that cup.

In Luke 11:49, God says he will send prophets and apostles, some of whom will be killed. Acts 12:2 fulfills this for James.

In Luke 21:16, Jesus predicts that some disciples will be put to death. Acts 12:2 provides an example in James.

Hebrews 11:37 lists martyrs killed by the sword — James exemplifies this pattern.

In Matthew 10:2, James is listed as one of the twelve apostles. Acts 12:2 records his death as that apostle.

In Matthew 24:9, Jesus warns that disciples will be put to death. Acts 12:2 shows James suffering that fate.

In Mark 1:19, Jesus calls James from his fishing boat. Acts 12:2 records the end of his ministry in martyrdom.

Mark 10:35 shows James requesting honor — the same James who later dies by the sword.

In Luke 6:14, James is named among the chosen apostles. Acts 12:2 records his martyrdom as one of them.