2007-04-08 07:25:52 · 14 answers · asked by Snooter McPrickles 5 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.
2007-04-08 07:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes but view them as 1/2 brothers and sisters.
After the death of Herod, the family returned and settled in Nazareth, where, during the ensuing years, Mary bore other children, at least four sons as well as daughters.—Mt 2:19-23; 13:55, 56; Mr 6:3.
MATT 13:55Â Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? 56Â And his sisters, are they not all with us? Where, then, did this man get all these things?”
2007-04-08 14:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by gary d 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes but they are 1/2 brothers and sisters
2007-04-08 14:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by em3maceys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and 'gary d', 'Kait', & 'Truth7' have each given excellent answers. If you'd like more details about Christ's family:
Jesus' Family---Who Were They?
- Learning From Jesus' Human Family
- - Joseph--A Righteous Man
- - Mary--An Unselfish Servant of God
- - Jesus' Brothers--Change Is Possible
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2003/12/15/article_01.htm
is an excellent on-line source.
Read The Bible Online
http://asv1901.com/
http://watchtower.org/bible/index.htm
2007-04-08 18:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he did. Mary had a husband. She did not remain a virgin forever, the bible never suggests that. She was the wife of Joseph and only a virgin up to the birth of Jesus. Those things are to be assured.
Any brethren of Jesus are half related, through Mary, not by imaculate conception, but by her husband.
'While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.' Matt 12:46
Matt 13:55-57
55 'Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?'
56 'And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?'
57 'And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.'
(his own house)
2007-04-08 14:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by Truth7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least he had brothers. See Acts 1:14. One of his brothers was named James.
2007-04-08 14:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by mathematician 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea 4 brothers and two sisters. Two of his brothers were also disciples
Don't quote me on the sisters I just read it somewhere.
2007-04-08 14:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by † H20andspirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. After Him, MAry and Joseph had other children
2007-04-08 14:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by Elder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-04-08 14:28:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. See GaryDs answer.
2007-04-08 15:47:34 · answer #10 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋