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The True Family of Jesus(A)

46 While Jesus[a] was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, “Look! Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak to you.”[b]

48 He asked the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Then pointing with his hand at his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers, 50 because whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

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  1. Matthew 12:46 Lit. he
  2. Matthew 12:47 Other mss. lack this verse

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