Jesus' Mother and Brethren

31 Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him.

Other Translations of Mark 3:31

King James Version

Jesus' Mother and Brethren

31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

English Standard Version

Jesus' Mother and Brethren

31 And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him.

The Message

Jesus' Mother and Brethren

31 Just then his mother and brothers showed up. Standing outside, they relayed a message that they wanted a word with him.

New King James Version

Jesus' Mother and Brethren

31 Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him.

New Living Translation

Jesus' Mother and Brethren

31 Then Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 3:31

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.