Matthew 12:46-50
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Jesus' Mother and Brothers
46 While he was still speaking to the people, behold, (A)his mother and his (B)brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him.[a] 48 But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 And stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 50 For (C)whoever (D)does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
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- Matthew 12:46 Some manuscripts insert verse 47: Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak to you”
Mark 3:31-35
English Standard Version Anglicised
Jesus' Mother and Brothers
31 (A)And his mother and his (B)brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. 32 And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers[a] are outside, seeking you.” 33 And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 And (C)looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 (D)For whoever (E)does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.”
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- Mark 3:32 Other early manuscripts add and your sisters
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