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Matthew 12:47 Cross-References
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“Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.”
Matthew 12:47 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:47
Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee (ἡ μήτηρ σου καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοί σου ἔξω ἑστήκασιν ζητοῦντές σοι λαλῆσαι, hē mētēr sou kai hoi adelphoi sou exō hestēkasin zētountes soi lalēsai)—The verb zēteō (ζητέω, 'seeking/desiring') suggests persistent effort, not casual interest.The messenger assumed biological family took precedence, but Jesus's response redefines family around spiritual kinship. Notably absent is 'Joseph,' confirming Joseph had died by this point in Jesus's ministry. The verse provides clear evidence against claims of Mary's perpetual virginity—adelpho...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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