Matthew 12:49

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Look, [here is] my mother and my brothers! For whoever will do what my Father in heaven desires, is my brother and sister and mother.”

Cross References

Matthew 12:48

He answered the person who told Him, “[Just] who is my mother? And who are my brothers?”

Matthew 28:7

then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is [now] going on ahead of you into Galilee. You will see Him there.’ Now [that is all] I have to tell you.”

Mark 3:34

Then He looked out over those gathered around Him and said, “Look, [here is] my mother and my brothers!

John 17:20

“I am not praying for these [apostles] only, but also for [all of] those who believe in me through their message.