Matthew 12:48

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 12:48

BSB

But Jesus replied, "Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?"

AKJV

But he answered and said to him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brothers?

CPDV

But responding to the one speaking to him, he said, "Which one is my mother, and who are my brothers?"

ERV

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

NHEB

But he answered him who spoke to him, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"

SMT

And he having answered, said to him speaking to him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 12:48

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Commentary for Matthew 12:48

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 12:48

Summary

Jesus questions identity of biological relations

Event

Jesus responds with counterquestion

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD