Matthew 12:48
But responding to the one speaking to him, he said, “Which one is my mother, and who are my brothers?”
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
In Context
47And someone said to him: “Behold, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, seeking you.”
49And extending his hand to his disciples, he said: “Behold: my mother and my brothers.
Cross References
Matthew 10:37Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.
Luke 2:49And he said to them: “How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?”
John 2:3And when the wine was failing, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:47-50
Who Are Christ's Relations. 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the… Read the whole commentary →