Matthew 12:48

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

He replied to the one who was speaking to him, ‘Who is my mother and who are my brothers? ’

Cross References

Matthew 10:37

The one who loves a father or mother more than me is not worthy of me;   the one who loves a son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Luke 2:52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and with people.

Deuteronomy 33:9

He said about his father and mother, ‘I do not regard them.’ He disregarded his brothers and didn’t acknowledge his sons, for they kept your word and maintained your covenant.

2 Corinthians 5:16

From now on, then, we do not know anyone from a worldly perspective.  Even if we have known Christ from a worldly perspective,  yet now we no longer know him in this way.

Luke 2:49

‘Why were you searching for me? ’ he asked them. ‘Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house? ’

Matthew 12:47

Someone told him, ‘Look, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.’

Matthew 12:49

Stretching out his hand towards his disciples,  he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers!