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Matthew 12

Matt. 12:50 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
whosoever
hostis (Greek #3748)
which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
KJV usage: X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare 3754.
Pronounce: hos'-tis
Origin: ἥτις (hay'-tis), and the neuter ὅτι (hot'-ee) from 3739 and 5100
an (Greek #302)
a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty
KJV usage: (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for 1437.
Pronounce: an
shall do
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
the will
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
g of
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
Father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
which is
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
heaven
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
, the same
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
brother
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
sister
adelphe (Greek #79)
a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
KJV usage: sister.
Pronounce: ad-el-fay'
Origin: fem of 80
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
mother
meter (Greek #3384)
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
KJV usage: mother.
Pronounce: may'-tare
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Matt. 7:20• 20Therefore at least by their fruits ye shall recognize them well. (Matt. 7:20)
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John 15:14• 14Ye are my friends if ye do what [ever] I command you. (John 15:14)
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Gal. 5:6• 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision hath any force nor uncircumcision, but faith working by love. (Gal. 5:6)
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Heb. 2:11• 11For both he that sanctifieth and those sanctified [are] all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, (Heb. 2:11)
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1 John 2:17• 17And the world is passing, and its lust; but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever. (1 John 2:17)

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Matt. 7:20‑21• 20Therefore at least by their fruits ye shall recognize them well.
 21Not everyone that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that doeth the will of my Father that is in the heavens. (Matt. 7:20‑21)
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Matt. 17:5• 5{i}While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight: hear him.{/i} (Matt. 17:5)
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Mark 3:35• 35{i}for whosoever shall do the will of God, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.{/i} (Mark 3:35)
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Luke 8:21• 21But he answering said to them, My mother and my brethren are those who hear the Word of God, and do [it]. (Luke 8:21)
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Luke 11:27‑28• 27And it came to pass as he spake these things, a certain woman, lifting up her voice, out of the crowd said to him, Blessed is the womb that has borne thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.
 28But he said, Yea, rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep [it]. (Luke 11:27‑28)
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John 6:29,40• 29Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God that ye believe on him whom he sent.
 40For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who beholdeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have life eternal, and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6:29,40)
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John 15:14• 14Ye are my friends if ye do what [ever] I command you. (John 15:14)
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Acts 3:22‑23• 22Moses indeed said, A prophet shall [the] Lord our God raise up from among your brethren as [he did] me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall speak unto you.
 23And it shall be that every soul which shall not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from among the people. (Acts 3:22‑23)
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Acts 16:30‑31• 30and led them forth, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
 31and they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus, a and thou shalt be saved and thy house. (Acts 16:30‑31)
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Acts 17:30• 30God therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, now commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent, (Acts 17:30)
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Acts 26:20• 20but reported both to those in Damascus first, and in Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judea and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance. (Acts 26:20)
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Gal. 5:6• 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision hath any force nor uncircumcision, but faith working by love. (Gal. 5:6)
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Gal. 6:15• 15For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. (Gal. 6:15)
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Col. 3:11• 11where there is no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond, free, but Christ the whole, and in all. (Col. 3:11)
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Heb. 5:9• 9and, perfected, he became to all those that obey him author of salvation everlasting, (Heb. 5:9)
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James 1:21‑22• 21Wherefore, having laid aside every sort of filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word which is able to save your souls.
 22But be word-doers, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. (James 1:21‑22)
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1 Peter 4:2• 2no longer to live the rest of time in flesh to men's lusts but to God's will. (1 Peter 4:2)
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1 John 2:17• 17And the world is passing, and its lust; but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever. (1 John 2:17)
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1 John 3:23‑24• 23And this is his commandment, that we believe the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and that we love one another, even as he gave us commandment.
 24And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And herein we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave to us. (1 John 3:23‑24)
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Rev. 22:14• 14Blessed {i}are{/i} those that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city. (Rev. 22:14)
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Matt. 25:40,45• 40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did [it] to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did [it] to me.
 45Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did [it] not to one of these least, ye did [it] not to me. (Matt. 25:40,45)
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Matt. 28:10• 10{i}Then Jesus says to them, Fear not; go, bring word to my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there they shall see me.{/i} (Matt. 28:10)
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Psa. 22:22•  (Psa. 22:22)
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John 20:17• 17Jesus saith to her, Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended unto the Father; but go unto my brethren and say to them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and your God. (John 20:17)
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Rom. 8:29• 29For whom he foreknew, he also predetermined [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he should be first-born among many brethren. (Rom. 8:29)
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Heb. 2:11‑17• 11For both he that sanctifieth and those sanctified [are] all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying,
 12I will declare thy name to my brethren, amidst the congregation will I sing thy praise.
 13And again, I will trust in him; and again, Behold, I and the little children which God gave to me.
 14Since then the little children are partakers of blood and flesh, he also in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might annul him that hath the might of death, that is, the devil;
 15and might set free all those who through fear of death were through all their life subject to bondage.
 16For verily not of angels doth he take hold but of Abraham's seed he taketh hold.
 17Wherefore it behoved him in all things to be made like to his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people; (Heb. 2:11‑17)
and sister.
Song of Sol. 4:9‑10,12•  (Song of Sol. 4:9‑10,12)
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Song of Sol. 5:1‑2•  (Song of Sol. 5:1‑2)
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1 Cor. 9:5• 5have we not title to take about a sister wife, as also the other apostles and the brethren of the Lord and Cephas? (1 Cor. 9:5)
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2 Cor. 11:2• 2For I am jealous as to you with a jealousy of God; for I betrothed you to one husband to present a chaste virgin to Christ. (2 Cor. 11:2)
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Eph. 5:25‑27• 25Husbands, love your own wives, even as the Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for it,
 26that he might sanctify it, having cleansed [it] by the washing of water in [the] word,
 27that he might himself present to himself the assembly glorious, not having spot or wrinkle, or any of such things; but that it should be holy and blameless. (Eph. 5:25‑27)
and mother.
John 19:26‑27• 26Jesus therefore, seeing his mother and the disciple standing by whom he loved, saith to his mother, Woman, behold, thy son.
 27Next he saith to the disciple, Behold, thy mother; and from that hour the disciple took her unto his own [home]. (John 19:26‑27)
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1 Tim. 5:2• 2elder women as mothers, younger women as sisters in all purity. (1 Tim. 5:2)
• His only true relations were those who received the word of God, and did it. [07] The only tie He acknowledges now is relationship to a heavenly Father, formed through the word of God received into the soul. (“Remarks on Matthew 12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in the heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

W. Kelly Translation

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for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in [the] heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)