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Jan 31, 2024 · Jesus had at least four named brothers and two or more unnamed sisters, according to the New Testament. Learn about their lives, scriptural references, and how they were related to Jesus and each other.
The brothers of Jesus or the adelphoi ( Greek: ἀδελφοί, translit. adelphoí, lit. "of the same womb") [1] [Notes 1] are named in the New Testament as James, Joses (a form of Joseph), Simon, Jude, [2] and unnamed sisters are mentioned in Mark and Matthew. [3] They may have been: (1) the sons of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph, (2 ...
The web page explores the question of whether Jesus had literal brothers and sisters, and how many. It cites biblical passages that mention Jesus' family members by name, and explains Jesus' response to his relatives who wanted to speak with him.
Jan 12, 2022 · We are never told exactly how many siblings Jesus had, but Mark 6:3 indicates there had to have been at least six: at least four brothers, named; and at least two sisters, unnamed. For Further Study God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ by Stephen Wellum
Who are the “brothers” who arrive with Jesus’ mother? Did Jesus have brothers in the usual sense of the term? How many? If they were not blood brothers, what other possible relationship could they have to Jesus? (This is the first reference to Jesus’ brothers in the synoptic gospels.) 2. Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6. People are amazed ...
Feb 5, 2024 · The Bible tells us that Jesus had four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55). The Bible also tells us that Jesus had sisters, but they are not named or numbered (Matthew 13:56). In John 7:1-10, His brothers go on to the festival while Jesus stays behind.
