Matthew 12:49
And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
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See also Mar 3:31-35; Luk 8:19-21. His brethren - There has been some difference of opinion about the persons who are referred to here, some supposing that they were children of Mary his mother,…
Many excellent, useful sayings came from the mouth of our Lord Jesus upon particular occasions; even his digressions were instructive, as well as his set discourses: as here,
Observe, I. How Christ…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Behold my mother and my brethren The new life subverts the old relationships. By the spiritual birth new ties of kindred are established.
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