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14 All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.[a]

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  1. 1.14 brethren: See note on Mt 12.46.

The True Kindred of Jesus

46 While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren[a] stood outside, asking to speak to him.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 12.46 brethren: The Greek word or its Semitic equivalent was used for varying degrees of blood relationship; cf. Gen 14.14; 29.12; Lev 10.4.
  2. Matthew 12:46 Other ancient authorities insert verse 47, Some one told him, “Your mother and your brethren are standing outside, asking to speak to you”

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