Matthew 12:46-50

Changed Relationships

46 ¹While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His ²mother and ³brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him.

47 Someone said to Him, "Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You."

48 But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, "Who is My mother and who are My brothers?"

49 And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Behold My mother and My brothers!

50 "For whoever * does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother."

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 12:46-50: {Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21}
• 2. Matthew 1:18; Matthew 2:11f; Matthew 13:55; Luke 1:43; Luke 2:33f, 48, 51; John 2:1, 5, 12; John 19:25; Acts 1:14
• 3. Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3; John 2:12; John 7:3, 5, 10; Acts 1:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5; Galatians 1:19

Footnotes

• [a]. This verse is not found in early mss
• [b]. Lit "He"