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But he answered him who told him, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
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A New, Spiritual Family
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus is not disrespecting his biological family. Instead, he uses this interruption to make a profound point: the spiritual family, united by faith and obedience to God, holds a higher priority and a more sacred bond than earthly kinship. He elevates his disciples, and by extension all believers, to the status of his closest relatives.
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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…
19th Century
Baptist
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…
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…
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16th Century
Protestant
Who is my mother? These words were unquestionably intended to reprove Mary’s eagerness, and she certainly acted improperly in attempting t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
