Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”
Parallel translations
- WEB One said to him, “Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you.”
- KJV Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
- BSB Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.”
- NASB [Someone said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak to You.”]
- NLT Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they want to speak to you.”
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Quick answer
Someone informs Jesus that his mother and brothers are outside seeking him.
Overview
The message sets up Jesus' surprising response about who truly belongs to his family. It highlights the contrast between natural relationship and spiritual kinship. Jesus will use the moment to teach a deeper truth about discipleship.
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