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He stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, "Behold, my mother and my brothers!
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Christ's New Family
Commentators agree that Jesus is not disrespecting his mother and brothers. Instead, he dramatically redefines family. By pointing to his disciples, he declares that the primary family relationship is now spiritual, based on discipleship and obedience to God, rather than on blood ties. This establishes the church as Christ's true family.
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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…
Behold my mother and my brothers (ιδου η μητηρ μου κα ο αδελφο μου). A dramatic wave of the hand towards his disciples (learners) …
19th Century
Anglican
Behold my mother and my brethren — These words strongly assert a truth we all acknowledge. Although natural relationships involve …
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples By whom are meant, not only the twelve, but all others present,…
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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…
