Mark 3:31

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him, ¹

Mark 3:31 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 3:31

There came then his brethren and his mother
At the same time he was speaking to the Scribes, who seem to be different persons from his friends and kinsmen, ( Mark 3:21 ) ,

and standing without;
for Christ was within, in the house, talking with the Scribes and Pharisees, and preaching to the people; and the crowd being so great, that they could not get into the house; they

sent unto him, calling him:
they not only sent one in to let him know who they were, and that they were without doors, desirous to speak with him; but also, with a voice as loud as they could, called to him themselves; (See Gill on Matthew 12:46).

Mark 3:31 In-Context

29 But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”

30 Jesus made this statement because they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”

31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,

32 and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.”

33 But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?”

Cross References

• 1. (Matthew 12:46–50; Luke 8:19–21)