Bible Strands
Mark 3:31
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus’ mother and brothers arrive at the teaching site and stand outside while a crowd remains seated around Him. They send a messenger to call Him out to them during His ongoing address to the people.
The words — The Greek ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) literally means "brothers" and is paired with μήτηρ (mētēr) for "mother" to identify His biological family. The verb ἔρχεται (erchetai) conveys a present, continuous action of coming or arriving.
The thread — This arrival is recorded in parallel at Matthew 12:46 and Luke 8:19. All three accounts place the event during a public teaching session where His family seeks to interrupt His ministry.
Why it lands — The text records a physical approach and a request for an audience without stating the family’s motives. It requires the reader to observe the immediate tension between earthly family claims and the surrounding crowd before the subsequent teaching redefines relational priority.
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The Greek words
King James Version
There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.
Cross-references
- Luke 8:19 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd.
- Matthew 12:46 While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.