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While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.
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Who Were Jesus' Brothers?
Scholars debate the identity of Jesus' "brethren." Many modern commentators state the most natural reading is that they were biological sons of Mary and Joseph. However, other scholars, particularly in older traditions like those cited by Aquinas and Gill, argue they were cousins. This latter view is often held to support the doctrine of Mary's perpetual virginity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His brethren. There has been some difference of opinion about the persons who were meant here; some supposing that they were children of M…
His mother and his brothers (η μητηρ κα ο αδελφο αυτου). Brothers of Jesus, younger sons of Joseph and Mary. The charge of the Pha…
19th Century
Anglican
His mother and his brothers—Who were these “brothers of the Lord?” This is a question we cannot answer with any certainty. The fac…
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Baptist
The members of His family had come to take Him, because they thought He was beside Himself. No doubt the Pharisees had portrayed His ministry to Hi…
Jesus is presumably inside the house. The “brothers” mentioned here refer most naturally to sons of Mary and Joseph and thus to brothers of Jesus o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
While he yet talked to the people Upon these subjects, which so nearly concerned the Scribes and Pharisees, and whic…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
