Luke 8:21
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And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”
In other translations
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”
Greek words
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