Mark 3:31-35
Christian Standard Bible
True Relationships
31 His(A) mother(B) and his brothers(C) came, and standing outside, they sent word to him and called him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him and told him, “Look, your mother, your brothers,(D) and your sisters[a] are outside asking for you.”
33 He replied to them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 Looking at those sitting in a circle around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers!(E) 35 Whoever does the will of God(F) is my brother and sister and mother.”
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- 3:32 Other mss omit and your sisters
Mark 3:31-35
New Living Translation
The True Family of Jesus
31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them. 32 There was a crowd sitting around Jesus, and someone said, “Your mother and your brothers[a] are outside asking for you.”
33 Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” 34 Then he looked at those around him and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. 35 Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”
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- 3:32 Some manuscripts add and sisters.
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