Matthew 12:50
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For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
In other translations
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
Greek words
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