Matthew 12:46-48
New King James Version
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers Send for Him(A)
46 While He was still talking to the multitudes, (B)behold, His mother and (C)brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, (D)Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”
48 But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?”
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Matthew 12:46-48
English Standard Version
Jesus' Mother and Brothers
46 While he was still speaking to the people, behold, (A)his mother and his (B)brothers[a] stood outside, asking to speak to him.[b] 48 But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?”
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- Matthew 12:46 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 48, 49
- Matthew 12:46 Some manuscripts insert verse 47: Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak to you”
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