Someone told him: your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak to you. The messenger's announcement creates the opportunity for the teaching that follows: the natural family who stands outside requesting access is contrasted with those who are inside listening to the teaching. The contrast is not hostile to the natural family (Jesus' mother and brothers) but uses the spatial metaphor to communicate the spiritual reality of the kingdom's family.

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