Matthew 12:46-50

New International Version

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers^(A)

⁴⁶While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother^(B) and brothers^(C) stood outside, wanting to speak to him. ⁴⁷Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.”

⁴⁸He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” ⁴⁹Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. ⁵⁰For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven^(D) is my brother and sister and mother.”

Read full chapter

Isaiah 1:2

New International Version

A Rebellious Nation

²Hear me, you heavens! Listen, earth!^(A)
For the Lord has spoken:^(B)
“I reared children^(C) and brought them up,
but they have rebelled^(D) against me.

Read full chapter

Isaiah 1:2 in all English translations

Isaiah 1:13

New International Version

¹³Stop bringing meaningless offerings!^(A)
Your incense^(B) is detestable^(C) to me.
New Moons,^(D) Sabbaths and convocations^(E)—
I cannot bear your worthless assemblies.

Read full chapter

Isaiah 1:13 in all English translations

Isaiah 1:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵When you spread out your hands^(A) in prayer,
I hide^(B) my eyes from you;
even when you offer many prayers,
I am not listening.^(C)

Your hands^(D) are full of blood!^(E)

¹⁶Wash^(F) and make yourselves clean.
    Take your evil deeds out of my sight;^(G)
    stop doing wrong.^(H)
¹⁷Learn to do right;^(I) seek justice.^(J)
    Defend the oppressed.^[a]^(K)
Take up the cause of the fatherless;^(L)
    plead the case of the widow.^(M)