Matthew 13:55

Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Cross-reference

Matthew 12:46 Historical context

Matthew 12:46 introduces the same mother and brothers mentioned in Matthew 13:55, providing narrative context for Jesus' family.

Matthew 12:48 contrasts earthly family with spiritual family, redefining the relationship that Matthew 13:55 highlights.

Matthew 27:56 Historical context

Matthew 27:56 names Mary as mother of James and Joses, identifying her as the same Mary from Jesus' family.

Matthew 11:6 pronounces blessing on not being offended in Jesus — directly countering the offense taken by his hometown here.

Mark 6:3 Parallel

Mark 6:3 records the same question about Jesus being the carpenter and son of Mary—a direct parallel account.

Mark 15:40 Historical context

Mark 15:40 similarly names Mary mother of James and Joses, confirming the identity of Jesus' mother at the cross.

Mark 15:47 Historical context

Mark 15:47 mentions Mary mother of Joses, further linking Jesus' family to the crucifixion scene.

Galatians 1:19 explicitly calls James 'the Lord's brother' — confirming the brother relationship listed here.

Luke 4:22 Parallel

Luke 4:22 records the same reaction: 'Is not this Joseph’s son?'—another account of his hometown rejection.

John 1:46 Parallel

John 1:46 echoes the same skepticism about Jesus' lowly origin, questioning if anything good can come from Nazareth.

John 19:25 Parallel

John 19:25 shows Mary, Jesus' mother, at the cross — confirming her identity as the mother listed here.

John 6:42 Parallel

John 6:42 directly repeats the crowd's question about Jesus being the son of Joseph, whose family they know.

John 7:42 Contrast

John 7:42 contrasts by citing scripture that Christ must come from Bethlehem, not Nazareth — the very objection to Jesus' origin.

James 1:1 Allusion

James 1:1 is written by James, the Lord's brother — the very James listed among Jesus' brethren in Matthew 13:55.

In 1 Corinthians 9:5, 'the brethren of the Lord' refers directly to Jesus' brothers mentioned here, affirming their existence and role.

Acts 1:14 Parallel

In Acts 1:14, Mary and Jesus' brethren are listed among the early believers, showing these family members continued in the church.

John 2:12 Parallel

In John 2:12, Jesus is with his mother and brethren at Capernaum, confirming these same family members traveled with him.

Luke 8:20 Parallel

In Luke 8:20, Jesus' mother and brethren come to see him, paralleling the family members listed here.

Luke 2:7 Parallel

Luke 2:7 narrates Jesus' birth to Mary — confirming his mother and humble origins from this verse.

John 7:41 Parallel

John 7:41 records doubt that Christ comes from Galilee, paralleling the skepticism about Jesus' Nazareth origin.

Luke 24:10 Parallel

Luke 24:10 also names Mary the mother of James — echoing the same family members from this list.

Mark 16:1 Parallel

Mark 16:1 names Mary the mother of James — likely the same Mary and James from Jesus' family list here.