Adoption: Saints Become Brethren of Christ By

“Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”

For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.

He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”