Thematic Bible: Brethren of


Thematic Bible



Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother named Mary? And aren't 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 Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers came and stood outside, asking to speak to him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

Then Jesus' mother and his brothers came. Standing outside, they sent word to him, to summon him. Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

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

So Jesus' brothers advised him, "Leave here and go to Judea so your disciples may see your miracles that you are performing. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


Do we not have the right to the company of a believing wife, like the other apostles and the Lord's brothers 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

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