Thematic Bible: Brethren of


Thematic Bible



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

While he was yet speaking to the crowds, suddenly his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

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

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

His brothers therefore said to him, "Depart from here, and go into Judea, that your disciples also may see your works which you do. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


Have we no right to take along a wife who is a believer, even as the rest of the apostles, and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

But of the other apostles I saw no one, except James, the Lord's brother. Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionChrist's Earthly FamilyThe Apostles In ActionHalf brothers