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Matthew 12:46-50

Chapter 12

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Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

While Jesus was talking to the people, his mother and brothers wanted to speak to him, so they waited outside.
47

So someone said to him:

“Your mother and your brothers are standing outside; they want to speak with you.”

48

Jesus asked:

“Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”

49

Then he pointed to his disciples and said:

“Look! Here are my mother and my brothers.

50

Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, sister, and mother.”

Commentaries

12:46 - 12:50

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers.

Jesus remains unfazed by his relatives’ attitude and encourages them to join his family, not by blood but through embracing the Good News. A new family forms around Jesus, united by faith.

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