Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



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

Now while he was talking to the people, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

In the mean time his brothers and his mother came there, and not being able to get within hearing, Verse ConceptsOthers SummoningHalf brothersmomsSiblings

After this he went down to Capernaum, in company with his mother, his brethren, and his disciples: but they stay'd there only a few days. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilySeveral DaysDisciples' MovementsHalf brothers

his relations said to him, retire hence, and go into Judea, that your disciples there may also see the works that you do. Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyChrist's WorkOther References To The DisciplesHalf brothersSiblingscriticism


have not we the liberty to take a christian woman with us in our travels, as well as the rest of the apostles, as the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas did? Verse ConceptsPeter, The ApostleBachelorsCompanionshipChrist's Earthly FamilyMarriage AllowedThe Apostles In ActionChristians Being Called Brothers

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

our fathers worshipped upon this mountain; and you say, that Jerusalem is the place where we ought to perform our worship. Verse ConceptsSamaritansWorship, Places OfAncestorsHow To Worship God

Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the paschal feast. Verse ConceptsFeastingVisitingWorship, Times ForEvery Yearparenthood

Some time after this the feast of the Jews being come, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsPilgrimageVisitingFestivals ObservedIdentity In Christjerusalem

said he, in taking his leave, I must necessarily keep the approaching feast at Jerusalem: after which I will return to you if God permit. Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfGuidance, God's Promises OfSeafaringFarewellsSea TravelGod's Will Be Donesailinggoodbyes

In the mean time, among the rest that came to worship at the feast, Verse ConceptsGreeksJudaismProselytesflexibility


After this Jesus resided in Galilee: for he would not be in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. now the Jews feast of the tabernacles drawing nigh, his relations said to him, retire hence, and go into Judea, that your disciples there may also see the works that you do. read more.
for no body acts in private, that designs to distinguish himself: since you do such things, shew yourself to the world. for even his brethren did not believe in him. but Jesus said to them, my time is not yet come: but any time is equally proper for you. the world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I plainly show, that their works are evil. do you go up to this feast, as for me I do not go with you to it, because my time is not yet accomplished. thus he delivered his mind, and stay'd himself in Galilee. but when his brethren were gone, he went likewise to the feast, not openly, but in secret. during the feast the Jews were in search of him, and said, where can he be? and the people were much divided about him: for some said, he is a good man: others said, not at all; but he seduces the people. However, no body talk'd openly in favour of him, for fear of the Jews. but about the middle of the feast, Jesus went publickly into the temple, and taught.

Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem: and he sent messengers before, who went to a town of the Samaritans, to prepare a lodging for him. but they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to Jerusalem. read more.
his disciples James and John observing this, said, Lord, shall we command fire to descend from heaven, as Elias did, in order to consume them? but Jesus turn'd, and rebuked them, saying, you don't know by what spirit you are moved. for the son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. and they went to another village. At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go. Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head. Then he said to another, follow me: but he replied, Lord, let me stay first, till I bury my father. Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God. another likewise said, I will be your follower; but let me first go home, and settle the affairs of my family. Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God.

Jews feast of the tabernacles drawing nigh, his relations said to him, retire hence, and go into Judea, that your disciples there may also see the works that you do. for no body acts in private, that designs to distinguish himself: since you do such things, shew yourself to the world. read more.
for even his brethren did not believe in him. but Jesus said to them, my time is not yet come: but any time is equally proper for you. the world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I plainly show, that their works are evil. do you go up to this feast, as for me I do not go with you to it, because my time is not yet accomplished. thus he delivered his mind, and stay'd himself in Galilee. but when his brethren were gone, he went likewise to the feast, not openly, but in secret. during the feast the Jews were in search of him, and said, where can he be?

his relations said to him, retire hence, and go into Judea, that your disciples there may also see the works that you do. for no body acts in private, that designs to distinguish himself: since you do such things, shew yourself to the world. for even his brethren did not believe in him.