I've heard this said before. Why doesn't anyone know of the siblings he had?
2007-03-25 20:15:49 · 12 answers · asked by Banana tree 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. Matt. 13:55--James, Joses, Simon and Judas.
Mark 6:3--"........And are not His sisters here with us?" (also mentions the brothers as in the verse above.)
2007-03-25 20:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by beano™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is clearly stated in the bible that he had siblings.
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.
2007-03-26 03:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus had siblings that were the children of Joseph and Mary. We know for a fact that Jesus had a brother named James -- which happened to be part of the "tomb" debate. I wonder why people would be inclined to think that Mary and Joseph never had any other children?
"The nature of God and the Virgin Birth, these are leaps of faith. But to believe that a married couple never got down, well that's just plain gullibility." -- Chris Rock, "Dogma"
2007-03-26 03:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by Marissa: Worker of Iniquity 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes Jesus did have siblings and they are mentioned in the bible. the most well known being John ( writer of 1, 2 &3 John)
2007-03-26 03:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by TONY C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes he does. Although they are only his Half siblings for he is after from God and Mary and not from Joseph and Mary. One of his siblings was named JAMES and he was mentioned a couple of times in the Bible
Wasabi
2007-03-26 03:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Wasabi 737 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here’s for you, Tabby,
46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him.
47 Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you." (Matthew 12:46-47 NIV)
(This cannot be referring to "cousins" since John the Baptist was already referred to as "cousin" of Jesus. They are clearly half-brother of Jesus)............
13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.(Acts 1:13-14 NIV)
(Eleven of the disciples' names were already mentioned in verse 13, with them were Mary and Jesus' BROTHERS)............
24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.
25 But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. (Matthew 1:24-25 NIV)
(Joseph had no "union" with Mary "UNTIL" she gave birth. Proving that after giving birth, the two lived a normal "husband-and-wife" relationship)............
25: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.(Matthew 1:25 KJV)
(Here - Jesus was referred to "FIRSTBORN SON". Proving that there still came "second born"... "third born"... "fourth born"...)
55 "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, and aren't his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?
56 Aren't all his sisters with us?.. (Matthew 13:55 NIV)
(Four of Jesus' brothers were named here plus "ALL" his sisters. We do not use "All" when we only refer to "two", instead we use "both". "ALL" is used only when we are referring to "more than two". So, we can safely conclude a minimum of "three sisters" here - although there can be more than that. THREE will be the nearest to reality)..........
CONCLUSION: Jesus has 4 brothers and a minimum of 3 sisters. Mary was the mother of 8 children including Jesus.
I hope this will clear-up some doubts on this matter. But there should be more than a "MYSTERY" on why the Catholic church have taught the whole world this big lie. Want to know more?....
GOD BLESS YOU...
2007-03-26 04:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by GH 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He didn't. Sometimes in the Bible you'll see a reference to his "brothers", but this was a common way to address cousins or close friends at that time.
2007-03-26 03:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, to my understanding it is you and I. If he is the Son of God and we are Gods children that makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.
2007-03-26 03:25:50 · answer #8 · answered by reddie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Mary was a very busy woman.
2007-03-26 03:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by kaltharion 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Wasn't James his brother? Read the book. Its in there, if you read it
2007-03-26 03:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by Stephen L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋