Behold my mother and my brothers (ιδου η μητηρ μου κα ο αδελφο μου). A dramatic wave of the hand towards his disciples (learners) …

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

Behold my mother and my brethren — These words strongly assert a truth we all acknowledge. Although natural relationships involve …

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…

And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples
By whom are meant, not only the twelve, but all others present,…

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…