Matthew 12:46 - The Message46-47 While he was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers showed up. They were outside trying to get a message to him. Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and brothers are out here, wanting to speak with you.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176946 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition46 Jesus was still speaking to the people when behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to Him. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)46 While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible46 While Jesus was speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers stood outside trying to speak with him. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version46 While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak with him. Ver Capítulo |
His brothers said, “Why don’t you leave here and go up to the Feast so your disciples can get a good look at the works you do? No one who intends to be publicly known does everything behind the scenes. If you’re serious about what you are doing, come out in the open and show the world.” His brothers were pushing him like this because they didn’t believe in him either.
But in the next breath they were cutting him down: “He’s just a carpenter—Mary’s boy. We’ve known him since he was a kid. We know his brothers, James, Justus, Jude, and Simon, and his sisters. Who does he think he is?” They tripped over what little they knew about him and fell, sprawling. And they never got any further.
Jesus’ father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother, This child marks both the failure and the recovery of many in Israel, A figure misunderstood and contradicted— the pain of a sword-thrust through you— But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are.
The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they enjoyed their wedding night, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined but noble, determined to take care of things quietly so Mary would not be disgraced.