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Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:377expounds v.21“και ακουσαντες οι παρ᾿ αυτου εξηλθον κρατησαι αυτον· ελεγον γαρ οτι εξεστη.”50. Meaning of the Evangelist Mark’s words: «His own people went out to lay hold of Him, for they said, He is out of His mind»
1Mark 3:1
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:519…the election of the apostles of the mother and brethren h vers and he entered again into the synagogue and there was a man there having a withered hand and they watched him whether he would…
2Mark 3:2
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…and they asked him it says saying is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day that they might accuse him it is likely that both occurred for being wicked and knowing that he would undoubtedly… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:519…the synagogue and there was a man there having a withered hand and they watched him whether he would heal him on the sabbaths that they might accuse him and he says to the man having…
4Mark 3:4
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:165…desiring to soften the uncouthness of their reasoning and he says to them is it lawful to do good on the sabbath or to do evil to save a life or to destroy it b if… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:877…does not admit rest from good things having learned that it is lawful to do good on the sabbath he also makes an indiscriminate participation of food and does not touch the unclean for the rock… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439A…their actions—but other evangelists say that it was Jesus who, having brought the man into the midst, asked them, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath days?" (Mark 3, 4; Luke 6, 9)—observe the mercy of the Ma… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439A…12, 3, 4). He also brings in the priests as examples. Here again, "Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath days, or to do evil? What man shall have one sheep?" (Mark 3, 4). For He knew that they were more greed… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:731B…om those which look to the utility of the soul—rebuked the Pharisees: "Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save a soul or to destroy it?" (Mark 3:4). But if you wish to keep the Sabbath a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:405…much then is a man better than a sheep therefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath matt being impious the pharisees feigned piety in order to destroy the pious therefore they also attempted… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:577…question and a proposal suited to their foolishness for if it is lawful to do good on the sabbath and nothing prevents god from having mercy on the sick cease gathering pretexts for calumny against christ… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:411…but jesus said to them i will ask you if it be lawful to do good on the sabbath or evil do you see again here how having looked into the heart of those who foolishly… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…much better then is a man than a sheep therefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath he shows that they dissolve the sabbath because of avarice so as not to be deprived of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:519…says to them is it lawful on the sabbaths to do good or to do evil to save life or to kill but they were silent and looking around upon them with anger grieving for the… Otto Fridolin Fritzsche 1812-1896PG 66:51C…rs while interpreting this or that Gospel. Thus it is not surprising that the Possinian Catena contains two fragments, p. 62, 91, by which Theodore illustrated Mark iii, 4; iv, 25-29, nor that you encounter Theo… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:713…c chapter iii verse the savior asks the jews if it is lawful to do good on the sabbath and to save a life or to destroy it but they are silent knowing that he will… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:245…evil of the one who saved him legislating that it is not lawful to do good on the sabbath and now they accuse the paralytic of violating the law because the burden of carrying his bed…
5Mark 3:5
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1061D…ashion, which is clearly false; for he translates, induravit cor eorum [hardened their heart]: but he would not have erred, if he had translated it so, as in Mark 3:5, ἐπὶ πωρώσει, super cæcitate [on th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1065…hion, which is clearly false. For he translates induravit cor eorum ("hardened their heart"): nor yet would he have erred if he had translated it thus, as at Mark III, 5, ἐπὶ τῇ πωρώσει, "upon blindness," sinc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439A…He might call them to mercy. But since not even in this way did He soften them, then, it says, He was grieved, and was angry at the hardness of their hearts (Mark 3, 5), and said: 11. What man shall there… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:145…miracles, he does all things with authority, saying: I will; be thou made clean (Matt. 8:3). Arise, take up thy bed (Mark 2:11). Stretch forth thy hand (Mark 3:5). Thy sins are forgiven thee (Matt. 9… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2335…hand that had been struck and he did this for three days and his hand was restored whole as the other through the help of god and in the house where the one who was healed… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:297…he says to the man with the withered hand stretch out your hand and he stretched it out and his hand was restored sound as the other and through the visible miracle he confirmed the greater… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…a withered hand then he says to the man stretch out your hand and he stretched it out and it was restored to health just like the other d matthew xiv they brought to him all… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:459…by the collar they might depart from the error of polytheism therefore for the hardness of their hearts he bound them so that through offering sacrifices abstaining from labor purifying themselves and observing such things they… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:519…to the man stretch forth thy hand and he stretched it forth and his hand was restored whole as the other when the disciples were accused by the jews because they had plucked ears of corn… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:613…of god vers and jesus entered into jerusalem and into the temple and when he had looked round about upon all things and now the eventide was come he went out unto bethany with the twelve… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:769…he said to him stretch out your hand and he did so and his hand was restored whole as the other but they were filled with madness and discussed with one another what they might do…
6Mark 3:6
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:293…cap xii h v but the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him as much as anyone draws near to jesus they do not take counsel for the counsel of… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1225…in our savior jesus when the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus perceiving it withdrew from there and great multitudes followed him and he healed them all… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:799…flee to another matt then the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but when jesus knew it he withdrew from there matt from that day on therefore they took… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…then do they do they go out it says and took counsel against him how they might destroy him nothing injured they sought to kill so great is envy an evil thing for it always attacks… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:709…a the sheep and the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him and the pharisees went out from where from the commandment from the law from life for they… Socrates Scholasticus c. 380–c. 450PG 67:401…pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus knowing this withdrew from thence for indeed even when he raised lazarus from the dead… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…forth for almsgiving vers the pharisees however having gone out took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus knowing it withdrew from there d o envy when they are receiving benefits then they… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:521…former health h vers h and the pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the herodians against him how they might destroy him and jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea and a great… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:659…and healed the withered hand the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus knowing it withdrew from there and indeed when he raised lazarus from the dead from…
7Mark 3:7
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:521…the herodians against him how they might destroy him and jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea and a great multitude from galilee followed him and from judea and from jerusalem and from idumea and…
8Mark 3:8
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:521…from jerusalem and from idumea and from beyond the jordan and those about tyre and sidon a great multitude having heard what he was doing came to him and he told his disciples that a small…
11Mark 3:11
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1367…a if thou art the son of god why does the devil question christ at every temptation saying if thou art the son of god he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:533…for even before this those in the boat said of a truth thou art the son of god matt xiv after the storm which they saw and they were not called blessed although they spoke the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:127…through his consent b for he answered it says and said rabbi thou art the son of god thou art the king of israel do you see the soul exulting with joy and embracing jesus with… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1101A…he proud presumption of Saul, it is found in 1 Kings xiii, 14, on account of which he was rejected by God. Concerning the demons preaching Jesus, it is read in Mark iii, 11. "And the high priest alone shall ente…
12Mark 3:12
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:703…there and many crowds followed him and he healed them all and charged them that they should not make him known matt xii to which he adds saying and all these things have come to pass… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1225…and great multitudes followed him and he healed them all and commanded them that they should not make him manifest for it is added in the gospel to these things that it might be fulfilled which… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1227…a and rebuked them so that they should not make him known for it is added in the gospel that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by isaiah… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…and many multitudes followed him and he healed them all and warned them that they should not make him known so that he might appease their envy… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:265…of glory nor will he contend but he will charge the crowds that they should not make him known but he will also declare judgment to the gentiles that is he will also teach the gentiles…
13Mark 3:13
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1211…twelve apostles matthew and james the son of alphaeus cap iii vers and he goeth up into a mountain and calleth unto him whom he would and they came unto him photius the savior went up…
14Mark 3:14
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:981…if ever before he brought with him the priests of god intending that they should be with him and stay by his side at all times c esteeming them to be as it were good guardians… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:523…and they went to him and he made twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them to preach and to have power to heal diseases and to cast out demons and…
16Mark 3:16
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:83B…evi the tax-collector" following, it can be referred to Mark II, 14. But on account of the addition, "of the number of the apostles," it could also be drawn to Mark III, 16–18, where there is a catalogue of the apos… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:123B…d Simon before, but afterwards received the name of Cephas; and the sons of Zebedee, James and John, had their names changed and were called "Sons of Thunder" (Mark 3:16-17). And not only in the New Testament, bu…
17Mark 3:17
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:213…are these first simon who is called peter and andrew his brother james the son of zebedee and john… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:683…followed him and going on from thence he saw other two brothers james the son of zebedee and john his brother in the boat with zebedee their father mending their nets and he called them and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:555A…nd the unshakable law of the Spirit. For the Lord, willing that James and John should be ministers of this, called them Boanerges, which is, "sons of thunder" (cf. Mark 3:17). Hence, John truly cries out from heav… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:403…twelve apostles are these d first simon who is called peter then james the son of zebedee and john his brother and andrew the brother of peter and philip and thomas bartholomew matthew james of alphaeus… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1017B…es for a good purpose, and imposes names of virtues from things, as He called Abram Abraham, and in the Gospel the sons of Zebedee were called sons of thunder (Mark III, 17)." Of this kind is the subject of the b… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:825…in his book on the compunction of the heart chapter in addition james the son of zebedee and john are counted as virgins in the oration of proclus finally you have andrew matthew and bartholomew as… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:245…followed him and going on from there he saw two other brothers james the son of zebedee and john his brother in the ship with zebedee their father mending their nets and he called them and… Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:729…s gift, the three children are kept harmless in that terrible furnace (Dan. III, 49). Because of this gift, the two sons of Zebedee are called sons of thunder (Marc. III, 17). Because of this gift, John is establi… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:645…are these first simon who is called peter and andrew his brother james the son of zebedee and john his brother philip and bartholomew thomas and matthew the publican james the son of alphaeus and thaddaeus… Tarasius of Constantinople c. 730-806PG 98:1415D…e also openly received a blessed end through a faithful and fervent confession. In this way, he followed the son of Zebedee, who was called the son of thunder (Marc. III, 17): for the reason that he clearly rememb… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:185…him immediately and going on from there he saw other two brethren james the son of zebedee and john his brother in the ship with zebedee their father it is a very great virtue to care… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:235…account of dignity but because it so happened he says therefore vers james the son of zebedee and john his brother philip and bartholomew thomas and matthew the publican james the son of alphaeus and lebbaeus… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:501…followed him and having gone a little further from there he saw james the son of zebedee and john his brother and they also were in the boat preparing their nets and straightway he called them… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:523…to cast out demons and he gave to simon the name peter and james the son of zebedee and john the brother of james and he gave to them names boanerges which is sons of thunder… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:543…he admitted not any man to follow him but peter and james and john the brother of james and he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue and seeth a tumult and people… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1067…by whom he is called boanerges for he says in chapter verse and james the son of zebedee and john the brother of james and he put upon them the names boanerges which is sons of…
18Mark 3:18
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:215…whom he also called peter and andrew his brother james and john and philip and bartholomew and matthew and thomas thus luke honored matthew according to what those who were from the beginning eyewitnesses and ministers… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:817…he also named peter and andrew his brother and james and john and philip and bartholomew and matthew and thomas and james of alphaeus and simon who is called zelotes and judas of james and judas… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:379A…as of James. And James of Alphaeus, and James of Zebedee." Mark, however, placed them according to dignity: for after the two coryphaei, he had counted Andrew (Mark 3:18). This one, however, does not do so, bu… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:645…and john his brother philip and bartholomew thomas and matthew the publican james the son of alphaeus and thaddaeus simon the cananaean and judas iscariot who also betrayed him but after judas having committed the betrayal… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:523…and he gave to them names boanerges which is sons of thunder and andrew and philip and bartholomew and matthew and thomas and james the son of alphaeus and thaddaeus and simon the cananaean and judas…
20Mark 3:20
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:1013D…Christ, Luke VII from verses 19 to 35, Matthew XI. There follows the office performed for Christ by the sinful woman, Luke VII, verse 37. Thence He came home, Mark III, 20. He casts out a mute demon, Luke XI, 14…
21Mark 3:21
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1267…future question l of the blessed mark and the evangelist who wrote and when his friends heard of it they went out to lay hold on him for they said that he was become mad in…
22Mark 3:22
Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:385C….." NOTE. ...Hell is prince and the devil the primary administrator. We have manifest mention of the prince of demons in Matt. IX, 34; XII, 24; XXV, 41; Mark III, 22; Luke XI, 15. But lest I write a certai…
23Mark 3:23
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:525…from demons b and having called them to himself he spoke to them in parables how can satan cast out satan and if a kingdom is divided against itself that kingdom cannot stand and if a…
24Mark 3:24
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:525…parables how can satan cast out satan and if a kingdom is divided against itself that kingdom cannot stand and if a house is divided against itself that house cannot stand and if satan has risen…
25Mark 3:25
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:261…wn body and stand against your own members? Do you not know that this overturns everything? For a kingdom, he says, divided against itself shall not stand (Mark III, 25). And nothing divides and separates so… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:525…divided against itself that kingdom cannot stand and if a house is divided against itself that house cannot stand and if satan has risen up against himself and is divided he cannot stand but has an…
27Mark 3:27
Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1457B…has ruin close at hand. What does the divine word say? "For who can enter into a strong man’s house and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man?" (Mark III, 27). But if you should say that he became… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1457B…uin for a neighbor. For what does the divine discourse say? "For who can enter into a strong man’s house and spoil his goods, unless he be stronger than him?" (Mark III, 27). But if you should say that he became… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:71…the savior saying how can one enter into a strong man s house and spoil his goods except he first bind the strong man that he may then… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:447…of a strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his house that satan cannot cast out satan is clear from the preceding arguments that no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:373…no one can plunder the goods of a strong man unless he first bind the strong man and then he will plunder his goods by these words he was representing his own power what therefore he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:221…enter into the strong man's house and plunder his vessels unless he first bind the strong man and then plunder his vessels in saying for it is present he announced that the manifestation of emmanuel was… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:553…of the strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his goods it is the custom of divinely inspired scripture to compare those who are mightiest… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1077…of the strong man and plunder his vessels unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his vessels for by the house of the strong man that is of satan he referred… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1113…of the strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his goods and david also said you have humbled the proud as one wounded and with… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:877…of the strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his goods c and as soon as he was born from the holy virgin he began… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:267…strong man s house and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his house so far he says am i from having the demons as friends that i… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:525…of a strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his house by irrefutable examples he defeats the envious jews for how he says is it… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1295…of demons but he first refuting their madness with these parabolic sayings no man can enter into a strong man s house and spoil his goods unless he first bind the strong man signified by this…
29Mark 3:29
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:663C…served, saying: "Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin; because they said, 'He has an unclean spirit' [Mark iii, 29, 30]." And he who had been blind from b… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:659A…the Spirit of God cast out demons" ⟦(Luke 11:20)⟧. Veneration, according to the text: "But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven" ⟦(Mark 3:29)⟧. The fountain and distribution of gra… Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1259B…araclete. Therefore, he blasphemed, calling himself the Holy Spirit, as it is written: Whoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven (Marc. III, 29). Thus also, of his predecessors, Scyth… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1211…and for the work that was to be fulfilled by them vers but he that shall blaspheme against the holy ghost hath never forgiveness photius he says that blasphemy against the holy spirit is unpardonable because… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1267…be interpreted every sin and every blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but he that shall blaspheme against the holy ghost it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world nor in the future question… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:67A…7. Behold, he (proceeds) before you into Galilee. προάγει (“he goes before”) is taken for the future “he will go before.” Similarly also Mark 16, 7 has it. Mark 3, 29. Whoever shall blaspheme against the Ho… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:581A…And it is written: "Whoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness" (Marc. iii, 29). He blasphemed, then, by calling himse…
31Mark 3:31
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:1013C…out a mute demon, Luke XI, 14, Matthew XII, 22. Therefore the Pharisees accuse Him of doing these things in Beelzebub. The mother comes with the brothers, Mark III, 31; Matthew XII, 46. Then, going out from… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:527…having remained unrepentant b vers and his mother and his brethren come and standing without sent unto him calling him and the multitude sat about him and they said unto him behold thy mother and thy…
32Mark 3:32
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:463…brethren stood outside seeking to speak to him and someone said to him behold thy mother and thy brethren stand outside seeking to speak to thee but he answering said to the one who told him… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…knew her intention hear what he says vers and someone said to him behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without seeking to speak to thee but he answering said to him that had told him… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:527…and his brethren come and standing without sent unto him calling him and the multitude sat about him and they said unto him behold thy mother and thy brethren without seek thee and he answered them…
33Mark 3:33
Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1509…to him who had said behold thy mother standeth without he replied who is my mother or my brethren but to him who said thou art the christ the son of the living god he restored… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:973D…of the divine oracles has become most profitable to you. QUESTION CCXV (Ed. a Montacutio ep. 132, ad Taras. p. 171-175). — Matth. XII, 48; Marc. III, 33 (85). What the Savior said in the Gosp… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:527…said unto him behold thy mother and thy brethren without seek thee and he answered them saying who is my mother and my brethren and looking round about on them who sat about him he saith…
34Mark 3:34
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1611…h origen on matthew h a over his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren for whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is to me… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:463…are my brethren and stretching forth his hand to his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren d that bearing christ is not enough and that we must learn even from this that not… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…are my brethren and stretching forth his hand towards his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren for whosoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother…
35Mark 3:35
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:995…by all the brethren in the brotherhood as common parents or relatives for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother and we… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:307…brethren are these which hear the word of god and do it for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother this i… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:89…of god since he himself first supremely fulfilled his will he says whosoever shall do the will of my father who is in the heavens the same is my brother and sister and mother out of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…hand towards his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren for whosoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother d he said… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:527…who sat about him he saith behold my mother and my brethren for whosoever shall do the will of god he is my brother and my sister and mother the brethren of the lord out of…