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Matthew 12:46
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Matthew 12:46
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The True Kindred of Jesus
46 While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren[a] stood outside, asking to speak to him.[b]
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- 12.46 brethren: The Greek word or its Semitic equivalent was used for varying degrees of blood relationship; cf. Gen 14.14; 29.12; Lev 10.4.
- Matthew 12:46 Other ancient authorities insert verse 47, Some one told him, “Your mother and your brethren are standing outside, asking to speak to you”
Matthew 12:46
New King James Version
Matthew 12:46
New King James Version
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers Send for Him(A)
46 While He was still talking to the multitudes, (B)behold, His mother and (C)brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him.
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Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
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New King James Version (NKJV) 
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