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Luke 8:19-21
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Jesus' Mother and Brothers

19 (A)Then his mother and (B)his brothers[a] 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 (C)who hear the word of God and do it.”

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  1. Luke 8:19 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
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Luke 8:19-21
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The True Family of Jesus(A)

19 His mother and his brothers came to him, but they couldn’t get near him because of the crowd. 20 Jesus[a] was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and want to see you.”

21 But he answered those people,[b] “My mother and my brothers are those who hear a message from God and heed it.”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 8:20 Lit. He
  2. Luke 8:21 Lit. them
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