Matthew 12:46-50

Expanded Bible

Jesus’ True Family^(A)

⁴⁶ While Jesus was talking to the ·people [crowds], [^Llook; ^Tbehold] his mother and ·brothers [or brothers and sisters; ^Cthe Greek word can mean “siblings”] stood outside, ·trying to find a way [seeking; asking] to talk to him. ⁴⁷ Someone told Jesus, “[^LLook; ^TBehold] Your mother and brothers [and sisters] are standing outside, ·and they want [seeking; asking] to talk to you.”^[a]

⁴⁸ He answered, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers [and sisters]?” ⁴⁹ Then he ·pointed to [or stretched out his hand toward] his ·followers [disciples] and said, “·Here are [^LLook; ^TBehold] my mother and my brothers. ⁵⁰ My true brother and sister and mother are those who do ·what my Father in heaven wants [the will of my Father in heaven].”