Thematic Bible: Brethren of


Thematic Bible



Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Verse ConceptsCraftsmenCarpentersOccupationsWork, As Ordained By GodHumility Of ChristChrist, Names ForChrist's Earthly FamilyWho He Might BeMothers And Sonsnegativity

While he was still talking to the people, behold, his mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

Then his brothers and his mother came. And standing outside they sent to him, and called him. Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples; and there they stayed for a few days. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilySeveral DaysDisciples' MovementsHalf brothers

So his brothers said to him, "Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples may see the works you are doing. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord's brother. Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionChrist's Earthly FamilyThe Apostles In ActionHalf brothers