Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
19 For ver. 19-21, see Matt. 12:46-50;Mark 3:31-35Then his mother and Matt. 13:55;Mark 6:3;John 2:12;7:3,5,10;Acts 1:14;1 Cor. 9:5;Gal. 1:19his brothers8:19 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated "brothers") may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verses 20, 21 came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. 20 And he was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you." 21 But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those ch. 11:28;See James 1:22who hear the word of God and do it."