Matthew 12:48

The Passion Translation

But Jesus just looked at him and said, “Let me introduce you to my true mother and brothers.”

Cross References

Matthew 10:37

“Whoever loves father or mother or son or daughter more than me is not fit to be my disciple.

Matthew 12:47

Then someone said, “Look, your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to have a word with you.”

Matthew 12:49

Then gesturing to the disciples gathered around him, he said, “Look closely, for this is my true family.

Luke 2:49

Jesus said to them, “Why would you need to search for me? Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be here in my Father’s house, consumed with him?”

Luke 2:52

As Jesus grew, so did his wisdom and maturity. The favor of men increased upon his life, for he was greatly loved by God.

2 Corinthians 5:16

So, from now on, we refuse to evaluate people merely by their outward appearances. For that’s how we once viewed the Anointed One, but no longer do we see him with limited human insight.