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Matthew 12:50

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Matthew 12:50

Verse 50 of 50

Scripture focus

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

Matthew 12:50 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 12:50

Theological / Devotional

Will of my Father. See on Matt. 7:21; cf. Luke 8:21.

My brother. Jesus here makes a personal application by the use of nouns in the singular. All who acknowledge God as their Father are members of “the whole family in heaven and earth” (Eph. 3:15). The ties that bind Christians to their heavenly Father and to one another are stronger and truer even than blood ties, and more enduring. Here is a clear denial that Christians should give special attention to Mary (see on Luke 11:28).

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