Catholic Public Domain Version

Matthew 12:45-49 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

45. Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and live there. And in the end, the man becomes worse than he was at first. So, too, shall it be with this most wicked generation."

46. While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak with him.

47. And someone said to him: "Behold, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, seeking you."

48. But responding to the one speaking to him, he said, "Which one is my mother, and who are my brothers?"

49. And extending his hand to his disciples, he said: "Behold: my mother and my brothers.