33 "Who are my mother and my brothers?" he asked.

Other Translations of Mark 3:33

King James Version

33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?

English Standard Version

33 And he answered them, "Who are my mother and my brothers?"

The Message

33 Jesus responded, "Who do you think are my mother and brothers?"

New King James Version

33 But He answered them, saying, "Who is My mother, or My brothers?"

New Living Translation

33 Jesus replied, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 3:33

Commentary on Mark 3:31-35

(Read Mark 3:31-35)

It is a great comfort to all true Christians, that they are dearer to Christ than mother, brother, or sister as such, merely as relations in the flesh would have been, even had they been holy. Blessed be God, this great and gracious privilege is ours even now; for though Christ's bodily presence cannot be enjoyed by us, his spiritual presence is not denied us.