Luke 8:21
But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”
What it says
Jesus says his mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and do it.
What it is doing
The verse defines family by obedience.
In context
19Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd. 20He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.” 21But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”