Matthew 12:48-50
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
48 But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?”[a] 49 And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brethren! 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.”
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- 12.48 Jesus puts the work of salvation before family relationships. It is not said, however, that he refused to see them.
Matthew 12:48-50
New International Version
48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven(A) is my brother and sister and mother.”
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