Matthew 12:48 kjv — But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

King James Version

"But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?"

— Matthew 12:48, King James Version

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Matthew 12 — Context

45

Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

46

While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

47

Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

48

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

49

And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

50

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

Matthew 12:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 12:48 say?
Matthew 12:48 in the King James Version reads: “But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?”
Where is Matthew 12:48 in the Bible?
Matthew 12:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 48.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 12:48.
What translation should I read Matthew 12:48 in?
Matthew 12:48 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 12:48?
Matthew 12:48 reads (KJV): “But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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