And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples. One of the very few signs of an eye-witness in sentences peculiar to the First Gospel. And said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
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Matthew 12:49
Matthew 12:49
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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