Matthew 12:48

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

But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, "Who is My mother and who are My brothers?"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
- American Standard Version (1901)

But he in answer said to him who gave the news, Who is my mother and who are my brothers?
- Basic English Bible

But he answering said to him that spoke to him, Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?
- Darby Bible

But he answered and said to him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
- Webster's Bible

Who is my mother? He said to the man; "and who are my brothers?"
- Weymouth Bible

But he answered him who spoke to him, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
- World English Bible

He answeride to the man, that spak to hym, and seide, Who is my modir? and who ben my britheren?
- Wycliffe Bible

And he answering said to him who spake to him, `Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 12:48

12:48 And he answering, said - Our Lord's knowing why they came, sufficiently justifies his seeming disregard of them.

People's Bible Notes for Matthew 12:48

Mt 12:48 Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? An allusion to his Divine character, which lifted him above the ordinary ties of the flesh.