Matthew 12:49
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Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers.
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And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples--How graphic is this! It is the language evidently of an eye-witness. and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
Open source ↗In this chapter, we have, I. Christ's clearing of the law of the fourth commandment concerning the sabbath-day, and vindicating it from some superstitious notions advanced by the Jewish teachers; showing that works of necessity and mercy are to be done on that day (Mat 12:1-13). II. The prudence, humility, and self-denial of our Lord Jesus in working his miracles (Mat 12:14-21). III. Christ's answer to the blasphemous cavils and calumnies of the scribes and Pharisees, who imputed his casting out devils to a compact with the devil (v. 22-37). IV. Christ's reply to a tempting demand of the scribes and Pharisees, challenging him to show them a sign from heaven (Mat 12:38-45). V. Christ's judgment about his kindred and relations (Mat 12:46-50).
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Looking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!
I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,
Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”