Matthew 12:47

Someone told him this, and Jesus replied:

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

In Context

46While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers were standing outside, asking to speak to him.

48“Who is my mother? and who are my brothers?”

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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 →

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