His brethren. There has been some difference of opinion about the persons who were meant here; some supposing that they were children of M…

He does not reject the tender ties of His human nature, but He exhibits their true position as secondary to the spiritual bonds which united Him to…

St. Hilary of Poitiers: Because He had said all the aforementioned things in the power of His Father's majesty, the Evangelis…

Jesus’ searching question and its remarkable answer in no way diminish his mother and brothers but simply give the priority to his Father and doing…

Who is my mother? These words were unquestionably intended to reprove Mary’s eagerness, and she certainly acted improperly in attempting t…

But he answered and said unto him that told him
Of his mother and brethren being without doors, desiring, and waitin…

Christ's preaching was plain, easy, and familiar, and suited to his hearers. His mother and brothers stood outside, desiring to speak with him, whe…

In the preceding part, the Lord refuted His adversaries; now He commends His believing disciples when the presence of His mother and brethren was a…