Jesus’ Mother and Brothers^(A)

⁴⁶ While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother^(B) and brothers^(C) stood outside, wanting to speak to him. ⁴⁷ Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.”

⁴⁸ He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” ⁴⁹ Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. ⁵⁰ For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven^(D) is my brother and sister and mother.”

¹⁰ Be devoted to one another in love.^(A) Honor one another above yourselves.^{(B) 11} Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,^(C) serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope,^(D) patient in affliction,^(E) faithful in prayer.^{(F) 13} Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.^(G) Practice hospitality.^(H)

¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you;^(I) bless and do not curse.