KJV ORIGINAL
And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There was a crowd sitting around Jesus, and someone told him, 'Hey, your mom and brothers are outside looking for you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even Jesus had family showing up unannounced when he was busy.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark for a Roman Christian audience around the 60s CE. It was written to document Jesus's ministry, including the misunderstandings and opposition he faced from both his family and religious leaders regarding his identity and authority.
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