| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 19 Now Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. | 19 Now Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. |
| 20 Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you." | 20 Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you." |
| 21 He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice." | 21 He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice." |
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