Matthew 12:48
But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?”
What it says
Jesus asks who his mother and brothers are.
What it is doing
He reframes the question of kinship.
In context
46While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. 47Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” 48But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” 49Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers. 50For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”