49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

Other Translations of Matthew 12:49

New International Version

49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers.

English Standard Version

49 And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers!

The Message

49 He then stretched out his hand toward his disciples. "Look closely. These are my mother and brothers.

New King James Version

49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, "Here are My mother and My brothers!

New Living Translation

49 Then he pointed to his disciples and said, "Look, these are my mother and brothers.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 12:49

Commentary on Matthew 12:46-50

(Read Matthew 12:46-50)

Christ's preaching was plain, easy, and familiar, and suited to his hearers. His mother and brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him, when they should have been standing within, desiring to hear him. Frequently, those who are nearest to the means of knowledge and grace are most negligent. We are apt to neglect that which we think we may have any day, forgetting that to-morrow is not ours. We often meet with hinderances in our work from friends about us, and are taken off by care for the things of this life, from the concerns of our souls. Christ was so intent on his work, that no natural or other duty took him from it. Not that, under pretence of religion, we may be disrespectful to parents, or unkind to relations; but the lesser duty must stand by, while the greater is done. Let us cease from men, and cleave to Christ; let us look upon every Christian, in whatever condition of life, as the brother, sister, or mother of the Lord of glory; let us love, respect, and be kind to them, for his sake, and after his example.

50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Other Translations of Matthew 12:50

New International Version

50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."

English Standard Version

50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."

The Message

50 Obedience is thicker than blood. The person who obeys my heavenly Father's will is my brother and sister and mother."

New King James Version

50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother."

New Living Translation

50 Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 12:50

Commentary on Matthew 12:46-50

(Read Matthew 12:46-50)

Christ's preaching was plain, easy, and familiar, and suited to his hearers. His mother and brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him, when they should have been standing within, desiring to hear him. Frequently, those who are nearest to the means of knowledge and grace are most negligent. We are apt to neglect that which we think we may have any day, forgetting that to-morrow is not ours. We often meet with hinderances in our work from friends about us, and are taken off by care for the things of this life, from the concerns of our souls. Christ was so intent on his work, that no natural or other duty took him from it. Not that, under pretence of religion, we may be disrespectful to parents, or unkind to relations; but the lesser duty must stand by, while the greater is done. Let us cease from men, and cleave to Christ; let us look upon every Christian, in whatever condition of life, as the brother, sister, or mother of the Lord of glory; let us love, respect, and be kind to them, for his sake, and after his example.