Matthew 12:48
But he answered him who spoke to him, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”
World English Bible
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
47One said to him, “Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you.”
49He stretched out his hand toward his disciples, and said, “Behold, my mother and my brothers!
Cross References
Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.
Luke 2:49He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
John 2:3When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother 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 →