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Mark 3:33 Cross-References
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“And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?”
Mark 3:33 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 3:33
Jesus responds with startling question: 'Who is my mother, or my brethren?' This isn't rejection or dishonor but redefinition of primary identity and loyalty. Jesus doesn't deny biological relationships but subordinates them to spiritual reality. The rhetorical question challenges assumptions about what constitutes true family. In kingdom perspective, spiritual relationships supersede biological ties. This anticipates His statement about true family being those who do God's will (v. 35). Jesus demonstrates that gospel creates new family bound by faith, not blood.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 3:33
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“and of his mother”
“they went out to seize him: for they said”
“the son of Mary”
“yet now we know him so no more.”
“Depart from here, and go into Judea, that your disciples also may see your works which you do.,His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.,,,,,,,,”
“Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.”
“Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?”