John 21:2
There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
Cross-reference
John 1:45-51 introduces Nathanael, who is named here as part of the group by the Sea of Tiberias.
John 2:11 is set in Cana, Nathanael's hometown from John 21:2 — linking the disciple to Jesus' first sign.
John 20:24 identifies Thomas as absent earlier—here he is present with the group, highlighting his return.
John 4:46 returns to Cana, Nathanael's hometown — reinforcing the geographical link in John 21:2.
Matthew 4:21 identifies James and John as sons of Zebedee — the same pair listed in John 21:2.
Matthew 4:22 shows James and John leaving all to follow Jesus — the same disciples called sons of Zebedee in John 21:2.
Matthew 10:2 lists Peter and the sons of Zebedee among the twelve — directly matching John 21:2.
Mark 3:17 names James and John as Sons of Thunder — the same sons of Zebedee in John 21:2.
Acts 1:13 lists the apostles after ascension—this earlier gathering includes Nathanael, not in that list.