KJV ORIGINAL
For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Anyone who actually does what God wants — they're my real family. My brother, my sister, my mom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Family isn't just blood — it's who shows up and does what God asks.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally authored by John Mark for Gentile Christians, likely in Rome, during the mid-to-late first century CE. It aimed to preserve Jesus's life and teachings, likely based on Peter's preaching, to instruct and encourage a community of believers.
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