Matthew 12:50

Translations

Modern

For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

Traditional

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Literal

For whoever shall do the will of My Father who is in the heavens, he is My brother and sister and mother.”

Latin

Quicumque enim fecerit voluntatem Patris mei, qui in cælis est, ipse meus frater, et soror, et mater est.

Original

Greek

English

For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

Notes

Matthew 12:48–50

Those who are true members in the family of Jesus obey the will of God. They show this obedience by obeying the commands of Jesus (see Matthew 7:21). Obedience does not earn entrance into this family, but a person cannot be a member of this family if they do not obey him (see 3:15; 5:17–48; 6:10, 12; 7:13–27; 21:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Events

Blind and Dumb Demoniac and Following Discoursec. AD 28

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