Thematic Bible: Brethren of


Thematic Bible



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

While He was still addressing the people His mother and His brothers were standing on the edge of the crowd desiring to speak to Him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

By this time His mother and His brothers arrive, and standing outside they send a message to Him to call Him. Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

Afterwards He went down to Capernaum--He, and His mother, and His brothers, and His disciples; and they made a short stay there. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilySeveral DaysDisciples' MovementsHalf brothers

So His brothers said to Him, "Leave these parts and go into Judaea, that not only we but your disciples also may witness the miracles which you perform. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


Have we not a right to take with us on our journeys a Christian sister as our wife, as the rest of the Apostles do--and the Lord's brothers and Peter? Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

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