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NASB | Matthew 12:46 ¶ While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 12:46 ¶ While He was still talking to the crowds, it happened that His mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to Him. [Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21] |
Subject: Jesus brothers. |
Bible Note: I can't think of any references in the Bible to a son or daughter of Mary besides Jesus. Regardless, the Bible does speak of His sisters and brothers. I've heard that most of Jesus' siblings denied He was the Savior, even James who eventually became a Christ follower and wrote the book of James. That may explain why they weren't around when Jesus was crucified. It says in John 7, "Therefore His brothers said to Him, 'Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing. For no one does anything in secret when he himself seeks to be known publicly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world.' For not even His brothers were believing in Him."(vs.3-5). Also, Luke 8:19-21 says, "And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. And it was reported to Him, 'Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.' But He answered and said the them, 'My mother nad My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it." |