2007-02-22 03:42:22 · 10 answers · asked by chris p 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus’ brothers are mentioned in several Bible verses. Matthew 12:46, Luke 8:19, and Mark 3:31 say that Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him. The Bible tells us that Jesus had four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55). The Bible also tells us that Jesus had sisters, but they are not named or numbered (Matthew 13:56). In John 7:1-10, His brothers go on to the festival while Jesus stays behind. In Acts 1:14, His brothers and mother are described as praying with the disciples. Later, in Galatians 1:19, it mentions that James was Jesus’ brother. The most natural conclusion of these passages is to interpret that Jesus had actual blood siblings.
2007-02-22 07:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, he had real brothers, though. Jesus’ brothers are mentioned in several Bible verses. Matthew 12:46, Luke 8:19, and Mark 3:31 say that Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him. The Bible tells us that Jesus had four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55). The Bible also tells us that Jesus had sisters, but they are not named or numbered (Matthew 13:56). In John 7:1-10, His brothers go on to the festival while Jesus stays behind. In Acts 1:14, His brothers and mother are described as praying with the disciples. Later, in Galatians 1:19, it mentions that James was Jesus’ brother. The most natural conclusion of these passages is to interpret that Jesus had actual blood siblings.
2007-02-22 11:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus had no siblings. He couldn't have since his mother was a consecrated temple virgin who had taken a solemn vow of chastity for life. The references to the "brothers and sisters" of the Lord are exactly the same as current terminology, when Christians refer to one another as "brothers and sisters in the Lord". This is based on the Scripture which says that He (Jesus) was "the first of many brothers". In every bibical reference to the "brothers and sisters" of Jesus the Greek word "adelphoi" is used. In most of these verses it is obvious that the persons referenced are not the siblings of Jesus. For example, we are told that after His resurrection Jesus appeared to more than 500 of his brothers/brethren [adelphoi] at once. Obviously these 500+ were not all the offspring of Mary and/or Joseph. There are dozens of similar passages. So, since nearly all biblical references to the brothers [adelphoi] of Jesus are clearly not references to siblings, there is no reason to single out an isolated passage using the exact same Greek word - such as "your brothers/brethren [adelphoi] are outside", and try to force an entirely different meaning upon the same word. Maintaining the meaning of a frequently used word is one of the most basic tenets of valid exegesis.
2007-02-22 12:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they were "step" unless Mary was married to God first.
They were more like half bros and sissies if you believe Jesus was half God DNA.
I believe he had several WHOLE brothers and sisters with nieces and nephews and cousins,
All Jesus bloodline descendants are all in the Middle East right now practicing Islam.
2007-02-22 11:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think He had 4 half brothers.
2007-02-22 11:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2... I know one of them was named James, because he wrote the book in the New Testament.
2007-02-22 11:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by se-ke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe he had probaly 1 setp brother
2007-02-22 11:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by launa b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
6-7 I think...could be less.
2007-02-22 11:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by deathfromace 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aren't you one?
2007-02-22 11:45:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
none
2007-02-22 11:46:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋