the word of the Lord would grow 'mightily and prevailed' , with verse 18 giving warning to listen to it 'with patient endurance' and discrimination.

Mother and brothers of Jesus (verses 19-21)

This passage records that Jesus' mother and brothers came seeking him. When Jesus was informed of their presence, he answered by extending the family relationship to all those who "hear the word of God and do it". Mary and Jesus' brothers would later be counted among the earliest disciples waiting for the gift of the Spirit (Acts 1:14).

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