Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

(Matthew 12:46–50, Luke 8:19–21)

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[fn] are outside, asking for You.”

33 But [Jesus] replied “Who are My mother and My brothers?” 34 Looking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, “Here [are] My mother and My brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.”