Mark 3:31
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,
What it says
Jesus’ mother and brothers arrive and send someone in to call him.
What it is doing
Introduces the family outside the house.
In context
31Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him, 32and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.” 33But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” 34Looking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 35For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.”