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Mark 3

Mark 3:31

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers · Mark 3:31–35
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Translations

Modern
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,
Traditional
There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.
Literal
And His mother and His brothers come, and standing outside, they sent to Him, calling Him.
Latin
Et veniunt mater ejus et fratres: et foris stantes miserunt ad eum vocantes eum,

Interlinear

Greek
English
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,

Notes

Mark 3:31–35

  • Mark returns to the story from 3:20–21.

  • Your mother and brothers: Many people understand the brothers of Jesus to be children born to Joseph and Mary after Jesus was born (see also 6:3; Matthew 1:25; 12:46; John 19:26–27). Some interpreters think they were Joseph’s children from an earlier marriage or the cousins of Jesus. They hold this view because of the Roman Catholic belief that Mary remained a virgin for her whole life.

Mark 3:20–35

This story about Jesus and his family (3:20–21 and 31–35) surrounds a controversy story about Jesus driving out demons (3:22–30). This arrangement connects his family with the religious leaders, since both groups misunderstand him and stand against him.

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Parallels

Matthew 12:46–50 Luke 8:19–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Joseph Mark, Gospel of

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Love of Mary: The Mother of Jesus: Seeks Jesus when he is Teaching in a House