Thematic Bible: Brethren of


Thematic Bible



Is he not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother named Mary, and are not his brothers named 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 speaking, his mother and his brothers came up and stood outside the crowd, wanting to speak to him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

And his mother and his brothers came. And they stood outside the house and sent word in to him to come outside to them. Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

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

So his brothers said to him, "You ought to leave here and go to Judea, to let your disciples also see the things you are doing. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


Have we not a right to take a Christian wife about with us, like the rest of the apostles and the Lord's brothers and Cephas? Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

but I did not see any other apostle, except James, the Lord's brother. Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionChrist's Earthly FamilyThe Apostles In ActionHalf brothers