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Matthew 12:50 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 12:50 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 50 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.”
Matthew 12:50 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 12:50
Whosoever shall do the will of my Father (ὅστις ἂν ποιήσῃ τὸ θέλημα τοῦ πατρός μου, hostis an poiēsē to thelēma tou patros mou)—Hostis (ὅστις) is an inclusive relative pronoun: 'whoever, anyone who,' obliterating ethnic and social barriers. Poieō (ποιέω, 'to do') is present active subjunctive, emphasizing continual, characteristic action, not one-time obedience.The same is my brother, and sister, and mother (οὗτός μου ἀδελφὸς καὶ ἀδελφὴ καὶ μήτηρ ἐστίν, houtos mou adelphos kai adelphē kai mētēr estin)—Jesus includes both genders and uses the intimate term 'mother,' signaling that spiritual kin...
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Cross-References for Matthew 12:50
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“My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it.”
“the same is my brother”
“if you do whatever I command you.”
“Don't be afraid. Go tell my brothers{The word for brothers here may be also correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.} that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”
“that we should believe in the name of his Son”
“as he said these things”
“but he who does God's will remains forever.”
“putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness”
“that everyone who sees the Son”
“for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”