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Douay-Rheims Bible
Luke 8:21
Who answering, said to them: My mother and my brethren are they who hear the word of God and do it.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But he replied to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear and do the word of God.”
But he replied to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear and do the word of God.”
King James Version (1611)
And hee answered and said vnto them, My mother and my brethren are these which heare the word of God, and doe it.
And hee answered and said vnto them, My mother and my brethren are these which heare the word of God, and doe it.
King James Version
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
English Standard Version
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
New American Standard Bible
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
New Century Version
Jesus answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God's teaching and obey it!"
Jesus answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God's teaching and obey it!"
Amplified Bible
But He answered, "My mother and My brothers are these who listen to the word of God and do it!"
But He answered, "My mother and My brothers are these who listen to the word of God and do it!"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
Legacy Standard Bible
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
Berean Standard Bible
But He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out."
But He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out."
Contemporary English Version
Jesus answered, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message."
Jesus answered, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message."
Complete Jewish Bible
But he gave them this answer: "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's message and act on it!"
But he gave them this answer: "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's message and act on it!"
Darby Translation
But he answering said to them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do [it].
But he answering said to them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do [it].
Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God's teaching and obey it."
Jesus answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God's teaching and obey it."
Geneva Bible (1587)
But he answered, and sayd vnto them, My mother and my brethren are these which heare the worde of God, and doe it.
But he answered, and sayd vnto them, My mother and my brethren are these which heare the worde of God, and doe it.
George Lamsa Translation
He answered and said to them, These are my mother and my brothers, those who hear the word of God and do it.
He answered and said to them, These are my mother and my brothers, those who hear the word of God and do it.
Good News Translation
Jesus said to them all, "My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Jesus said to them all, "My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Lexham English Bible
But he answered and said to them, "These are my mother and my brothers—the ones who hear the word of God and do it.
But he answered and said to them, "These are my mother and my brothers—the ones who hear the word of God and do it.
Literal Translation
And answering, He said to them, My mother and My brothers are these: the ones hearing the Word of God, and doing it.
And answering, He said to them, My mother and My brothers are these: the ones hearing the Word of God, and doing it.
American Standard Version
But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
Bible in Basic English
But he said to them in answer, My mother and my brothers are those who have knowledge of the word of God and do it.
But he said to them in answer, My mother and my brothers are those who have knowledge of the word of God and do it.
Hebrew Names Version
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
International Standard Version
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
Etheridge Translation
But he answered and said to them, These are my mother and my brethren, they who hear the word of Aloha, and do it.
But he answered and said to them, These are my mother and my brethren, they who hear the word of Aloha, and do it.
Murdock Translation
And he answered and said: My mother and my brothers, are they who hear the word of God, and do it.
And he answered and said: My mother and my brothers, are they who hear the word of God, and do it.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He aunswered, and sayde vnto them: My mother & my brethren are these, which heare the worde of God, & do it.
He aunswered, and sayde vnto them: My mother & my brethren are these, which heare the worde of God, & do it.
English Revised Version
But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
World English Bible
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And he answering said to them, My mother and my brethren are these who hear the word of God and keep it.
And he answering said to them, My mother and my brethren are these who hear the word of God and keep it.
Weymouth's New Testament
"My mother and my brothers," He replied, "are these who hear God's Message and obey it."
"My mother and my brothers," He replied, "are these who hear God's Message and obey it."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he answeride, and seide to hem, My modir and my britheren ben these, that heren the word of God, and doon it.
And he answeride, and seide to hem, My modir and my britheren ben these, that heren the word of God, and doon it.
Update Bible Version
But he answered and said to them, My mother and my brothers are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
But he answered and said to them, My mother and my brothers are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he answered and said to them, My mother and my brethren are these who hear the word of God, and do it.
And he answered and said to them, My mother and my brethren are these who hear the word of God, and do it.
New English Translation
But he replied to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
But he replied to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
New King James Version
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
New Living Translation
Jesus replied, "My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God's word and obey it."
Jesus replied, "My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God's word and obey it."
New Life Bible
Jesus said to them, "My mother and brothers are these who hear the Word of God and do it."
Jesus said to them, "My mother and brothers are these who hear the Word of God and do it."
New Revised Standard
But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, he, answering, said unto them - My mother and my brethren, are, these - they who, the word of God, are hearing and doing.
But, he, answering, said unto them - My mother and my brethren, are, these - they who, the word of God, are hearing and doing.
Revised Standard Version
But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
But he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
He answered and sayd vnto them: my mother and my brethren are these which heare the worde of God and do it.
He answered and sayd vnto them: my mother and my brethren are these which heare the worde of God and do it.
Young's Literal Translation
and he answering said unto them, `My mother and my brethren! they are those who the word of God are hearing, and doing.'
and he answering said unto them, `My mother and my brethren! they are those who the word of God are hearing, and doing.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But he answered, & sayde vnto the: My mother and my brethren are these, which heare the worde of God, and do it.
But he answered, & sayde vnto the: My mother and my brethren are these, which heare the worde of God, and do it.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but he answered them, my mother and brethren are these, who attend to the word of God, and practise it.
but he answered them, my mother and brethren are these, who attend to the word of God, and practise it.
THE MESSAGE
He replied, "My mother and brothers are the ones who hear and do God's Word. Obedience is thicker than blood."
He replied, "My mother and brothers are the ones who hear and do God's Word. Obedience is thicker than blood."
Simplified Cowboy Version
He answered back, "My real family are those who ride for the Boss and do what he says."
He answered back, "My real family are those who ride for the Boss and do what he says."
Contextual Overview
4 And when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities, unto him, he spoke by a similitude. 5 The sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the way side. And it was trodden down: and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And other some fell upon a rock. And as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. 7 And other some fell among thorns. And the thorns growing up with it, choked it. 8 And other some fell upon good ground and, being sprung up, yielded fruit a hundredfold. Saying these things, he cried out: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 9 And his disciples asked him what this parable might be. 10 To whom he said: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables, that seeing they may not see and hearing may not understand. 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 And they by the way side are they that hear: then the devil cometh and taketh the word out of their heart, lest believing they should be saved. 13 Now they upon the rock are they who when they hear receive the word with joy: and these have no roots: for they believe for a while and in time of temptation they fall away.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
My mother: Luke 11:27, Luke 11:28, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 25:45, Matthew 28:10, John 15:14, John 15:15, John 20:17, 2 Corinthians 5:16, 2 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 2:11-13
which: Luke 8:15, Matthew 7:21-26, Matthew 17:5, John 6:28, John 6:29, John 13:17, James 1:22, 1 John 2:29, 1 John 3:22, 1 John 3:23, 3 John 1:11
Reciprocal: Genesis 7:5 - all that Ezekiel 33:31 - and they Matthew 12:50 - do Romans 2:13 - For not Romans 10:17 - and hearing Philippians 4:9 - do 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - the word of God
Cross-References
Genesis 3:17
And to Adam he said: Because thou hast hearkened to the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee, that thou shouldst not eat, cursed is the earth in thy work: with labour and toil shalt thou eat thereof all the days of thy life.
And to Adam he said: Because thou hast hearkened to the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee, that thou shouldst not eat, cursed is the earth in thy work: with labour and toil shalt thou eat thereof all the days of thy life.
Genesis 4:12
When thou shalt till it, it shall not yield to thee its fruit: a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be upon the earth.
When thou shalt till it, it shall not yield to thee its fruit: a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be upon the earth.
Genesis 5:29
And he called his name Noe, saying: This same shall comfort us from the works and labours of our hands on the earth, which the Lord hath cursed.
And he called his name Noe, saying: This same shall comfort us from the works and labours of our hands on the earth, which the Lord hath cursed.
Genesis 6:5
And God seeing that the wickedness of men was great on the earth, and that all the thought of their heart was bent upon evil at all times,
And God seeing that the wickedness of men was great on the earth, and that all the thought of their heart was bent upon evil at all times,
Genesis 6:17
Behold, I will bring the waters of a great flood upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life under heaven. All things that are in the earth shall be consumed.
Behold, I will bring the waters of a great flood upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life under heaven. All things that are in the earth shall be consumed.
Genesis 8:1
And God remembered Noe, and all the living creatures, and all the cattle which were with him in the ark, and brought a wind upon the earth, and the waters were abated:
And God remembered Noe, and all the living creatures, and all the cattle which were with him in the ark, and brought a wind upon the earth, and the waters were abated:
Genesis 8:2
The fountains also of the deep, and the floodgates of heaven, were shut up, and the rain from heaven was restrained.
The fountains also of the deep, and the floodgates of heaven, were shut up, and the rain from heaven was restrained.
Genesis 8:3
And the waters returned from off the earth going and coming: and they began to be abated after a hundred and fifty days.
And the waters returned from off the earth going and coming: and they began to be abated after a hundred and fifty days.
Genesis 8:6
And after that forty days were passed, Noe opening the window of the ark, which he had made, sent forth a raven:
And after that forty days were passed, Noe opening the window of the ark, which he had made, sent forth a raven:
Genesis 8:7
Which went forth and did not return, till the waters were dried up upon the earth.
Which went forth and did not return, till the waters were dried up upon the earth.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he answered and said unto them,.... Not to his mother and brethren, but to those that told him of them, who either designed to reproach him with them, by reason of the meanness of them, or to interrupt him in his work:
my mother and my brethren are these; pointing to his disciples:
which hear the word of God; which he had been preaching, and was meant by the seed in the preceding parable:
and do it; behave in their lives and conversations agreeably to it; and observe the precepts and ordinances in it; elsewhere called the will of God his Father; :-.
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 12:46-50.
