Thematic Bible: Brethren of
Thematic Bible
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Brethren of
Is not he the carpenter's [i.e., Joseph's] son? [And] is not his mother named Mary, and his brothers [named] James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?
Verse Concepts
While Jesus was still speaking to the large crowds, His mother and [half-] brothers were standing outside [of the large house. See 13:1] wanting to speak to Him.
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Then Jesus' mother and [half-] brothers came and stood outside [i.e., of a large house. See Matt. 12:46-13:1]. They sent a message to Him, asking Him to come out to them.
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After this incident, Jesus, His mother, His [half-] brothers and His disciples went down to Capernaum [i.e., located on the north shore of Lake Galilee] and stayed there a few days.
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Then Jesus' [half-] brothers said to Him, "You should leave here and go to Judea so your disciples [there] can see the [supernatural] deeds you are performing.
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For even Jesus' [half-] brothers did not believe in Him [i.e., at that time].
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Do we not have the right to take a believing [i.e., a Christian] wife with us [on our preaching tours], just like the rest of the apostles, and the Lord's brothers do [i.e., James, Joseph, Judas and Simon. Mark 6:3], and Cephas [i.e., Peter]?
Verse Concepts
But [on this trip] I did not see any of the other apostles except James, the Lord's brother. [Note: This "James" was not one of the original twelve apostles. See Matt. 10:2-4].
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Related Topics
- Apostles, Description
- Bachelors
- Believing In Yourself
- Carpenters
- Christ's Earthly Family
- Christ's Work
- Christ, Names For
- Christians Being Called Brothers
- Companionship
- Conversation
- Craftsmen
- Crowds Seeking
- Disciples' Movements