Matthew 13:55 identifies Jesus' mother and brothers by name (Mary, James, Joseph, Simon, Judas), providing background to the family in the main verse.

Mark 3:31-35 is the parallel account of Jesus' mother and brothers coming, with the same teaching about true family.

Luke 8:19-21 is the parallel account of Jesus' mother and brothers, with the same response about spiritual family.

John 7:5 explicitly states that even his brothers did not believe in him, adding a key background to their presence in Matthew.

Galatians 1:19 names James as 'the brother of the Lord' and an apostle, giving identity and prominence to one brother.

Acts 1:14 shows Mary and Jesus' brothers praying with the disciples after the resurrection, showing their later conversion.

Mark 6:3 similarly names Jesus' mother Mary and brothers James, Joses, Judas, and Simon, confirming the family members mentioned in the main verse.

John 2:12 shows Jesus traveling with his mother and brothers, confirming they were a family unit during his ministry.

John 7:3 records the brothers speaking to Jesus, revealing they were engaged with his ministry, not just passive bystanders.

John 7:10 describes the brothers going to the feast without Jesus, illustrating their separation from him at that time.

1 Corinthians 9:5 refers to 'the brothers of the Lord' as an established group in the early church, confirming their later role.