Comments on: My fellow Christians, where the Bible says about other Sons of Mary?

By: cristoig

cristoig — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

Nowhere in the Bible that the Holy Mother of God had other children besides Jesus. In fact, it is impossible for this to be true because otherwise Jesus would not be the Messiah prophesied in Scripture. Here are the Scriptures and why they are often misunderstood by uneducated exegetes.
Luke 1:36 - Elizabeth is a relative of Mary. Some Bibles translate relative as "cousin", but this is an incorrect translation because in Hebrew and Aramaic, there is no word for "cousin".
Luke 22:32 - Jesus tells Peter to strengthen his brethren. In this case, we clearly see that Jesus' "brothers" to refer to the other apostles, not his biological siblings.
Acts 1:12-15 - the gathering of "brothers of Jesus" amounts to about 120. That's a lot of "brothers". Brother relatives means in Hebrew.
Acts 7:26, 11:1, 13:15,38, 15:3,23,32, 28:17,21 - these are some of the many other examples where "brethren" does not mean blood relations .
Rom. 9:3 - Paul uses "brethren" and "parents" interchangeably. "Brothers" of Jesus does not prove that Mary had other children.
Genesis 11:26-28 - Lot is the nephew of Abraham ( "anepsios") / Genesis 13:8, 14:14,16 - Lot is still called the brother of Abraham (adelphos "). This shows that although a Greek word cousin is "anepsios," Scripture also uses "adelphos" to describe a cousin.
Genesis 29:15 - Laban calls Jacob is "brother" even though Jacob is his nephew. Again, this shows that the brother of half-siblings or cousins.
Deut. 23:7, 1 Chronicles. 15:5-18, Jer. 34:9, Neh. 5:7 - "brethren" means relatives. Hebrew and Aramaic have no word for "cousin".
2 Sam. 1:26, 1 Kings 9:13, 20:32 - Here we see that "brethren" can even be one that is unrelated (no line of blood), as a friend.
2 Kings 10:13-14 - 42 Ahaziah of "brothers" were actually their relatives.
1 Chronicles. 23:21-22 - Eleazar's daughters married their "brethren" who were actually his cousins.
Neh. 4:14; 5:1,5,8,10,14 - these are more examples of "brothers" which means "cousins" or "relatives".
Tobit 5:11 - Azarias Tobias asks you to identify yourself and your people, but still calls him "brother."
Amos 1: 9 - brotherhood can also mean an ally (when no bloodline).
God bless!
In Christ
Fr Joseph
NOTE:
Seventh Day Adventist —
"Well Matthew 1:24-25 says Jose Maria knew, but only after Christ was born.
Joseph, waking from sleep did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took his wife, and did not know her till she brought forth her firstborn son ~ Matthew 1:24-25 "
You're misunderstanding these verses of reading something they do not say. The Scriptures that Joseph did not have sexual relations with the Holy Mother of God before the birth of Jesus. It says he had sex with her after Jesus was born as the Scriptures are using "until" to mark time. The fact is, for Joseph to have relations with the Mother of God is theologically impossible. Nobody could touch the Ark of the New Partnership and living.

By: CTTM

CTTM — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

Mary was a perpetual virgin, made 1.
The other Mary is mentioned is Mary, the Mother of God, but the relationship of Mary. Sometimes they are called children, but they are actually cousins and such. That is not said in the Bible, because it was common knowledge (then and now, if you do your research) and because the Bible is not a history book.
God Bless

By: Selah: 3rd Order, 3rd Choir

Selah: 3rd Order, 3rd Choir — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

This is highly controversial for one main reason - the Greek words for brothers and sisters can have both literal and figurative meanings. And no one can make the right decision is that in these cases. For example:
Luk 8:20 And he said [by some] said: Your mother and your brothers are outside and want to see.
Luk 8:21 And He answered and said unto them, My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God, and do it.
Does not really matter though, now does it?
2Cr 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know no man after the flesh: yes, although we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know that from now on [him] no more.

By: frankie

frankie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

Mark 6:2-3 speaks of Jesus' brothers, James, Joses, Judas, Simone, and her sisters talking about here.
Also read Luke 2:7.
And for Catholics can check this information in the New Catholic Enc. Vol 9, p.337 that varifies that these scriptures refer to blood related brothers and sisters in Christ.
For the Catholic faith, I hope this book can make sure your mind what is the truth. If you do not know, can not be responsible, but once a person knows what is "truth" is you own decision.

By: Thomas H

Thomas H — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

It is written in the Bible. You have to study history. James wrote the book of James. He was half brother of Jesus. Jude wrote Jude. It was another half-brother. These are books in the Bible. Some Bibles have a preface before each book to tell about the author and the subject of the book to help you learn.
Yes it is. In Matthew and Mark.

By: lovely green eyes

lovely green eyes — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

Matthew 13:54-56
54Coming to his hometown, he began to teach people in the synagogue, and were astonished. "Where does this this wisdom and these miraculous powers?" they asked. 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not the name of his mother Mary, and not his brothers James, Joses, Simon and Judas? 56Aren't all his sisters with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?
Mark 6:2-4
2When Saturday arrived, he began teaching at the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Whence hath this man these things?" they asked. "What is this wisdom that has given that even does miracles! 3Isn't the carpenter? Is not this the son of Mary and brother of James, Joseph, [a] Judas and Simon? They are not his sisters here with us? "And they took offense at him. 4Jesus said, "Only in his hometown, among his relatives and his own house is a prophet without honor."

By: Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh Day Adventist — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

Well Matthew 1:24-25 says Jose Maria knew, but only after Christ was born.
Joseph, waking from sleep did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took his wife, and did not know her till she brought forth her firstborn son ~ Matthew 1:24-25
Look @ charming response of exact strings. It is likely that these were half-brothers of Jesus, as it would be disrespectful if you were the firstborn of being reprimanded by his younger brothers.

By: catholic

catholic — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

Please consider:
Ez. 44:2 - Ezekiel prophesies that no man shall pass through the door that the Lord came into the world. This is a prophecy of the perpetual virginity of Mary. Mary remained a virgin before, during and after the birth of Jesus.http: / / http://www.scripturecatholic.com / blessed …
Thank-you
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By: Marysia

Marysia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

does not. as many people like to point out the original words often have different meanings. many have pointed out also means young virgin. and in the passages referring also meant cousins. cousins in the Middle East have grown up as brothers even today.

By: Very General

Very General — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:17:40 +0000

John 2:12 says, "After this came down to Capernaum with his brothers and his disciples, and stayed there a few days.
John 7:3 - "So his brothers said: Leave here and go to Judea that his disciples may see the works you are doing.
Acts 1:4 speaks of "Mary, Mother of Jesus and his brothers."