Thematic Bible: Brethren of


Thematic Bible



Is not he 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 still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers were standing outside, asking to speak to him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

And his mother and his brothers came, and stood outside, and sent to ask him to come to them. Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

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

His brothers said to him: "Leave this part of the country, and go into Judea, so that your disciples, as well as we, may see the work that you are doing. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


Have not we a right to take a wife with us, if she is a Christian, as the other Apostles and the Master's brothers and Kephas all do? Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

I did not, however, see any other Apostle, except James, the Master's brother. Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionChrist's Earthly FamilyThe Apostles In ActionHalf brothers