Matthew 12:49

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 12

“And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!”Matthew 12:49

What Does Matthew 12:49 Mean?

Matthew 12:49 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 49 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (11)

These passages are connected to Matthew 12:49 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Mark 3:34“And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!”Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Matthew 28:7“And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.”Luke 6:20“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”John 17:8“For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.”John 17:20“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;”John 20:17“Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”Romans 16:13“Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.”1 Corinthians 8:12“But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.”Psalms 15:4“In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.”Proverbs 7:4“Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:”

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