John 2:12

After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

Cross-reference

John 7:3-5 reveals Jesus' brothers did not believe—this verse shows they were with him early, setting up that later unbelief.

Matthew 4:13 Historical context

Matthew 4:13 records Jesus settling in Capernaum—same relocation mentioned here, fulfilling prophecy about Galilee.

Matthew 13:55 names Jesus' brothers (James, Joseph, Simon, Judas)—identifying the brothers mentioned here.

Mark 6:3 Parallel

Mark 6:3 identifies Jesus as brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon—confirming the same brothers listed here.

Acts 1:14 Parallel

Acts 1:14 explicitly names Mary and Jesus' brothers, the same family group present with him in John 2:12.

1 Corinthians 9:5 mentions 'brothers of the Lord,' identifying the same group as Jesus' brothers in John 2:12.

Galatians 1:19 names James as the Lord's brother, a specific individual among the brothers in John 2:12.

Matthew 12:46 shows Jesus' mother and brothers later seeking him—parallel family presence but here they are with him, there outside.