Focused Passage
The Word Heard, the Kingdom Revealed, and the Lord’s Authority Displayed
Luke moves from Jesus proclaiming the kingdom with restored women serving Him, to the parable of the soils and the demand for true hearing, then to four authority scenes where Jesus rules the storm, demons, disease, and death.
Berean Standard Bible, Public Domain - Translation notes - Reference sources
19Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd.
20He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.”
21But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”
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