MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 12:46 mother and... brothers. There is no mention of “father,” which may indicate that Joseph had died by this time. Joseph is never mentioned after the trip to Jerusalem when Jesus was 12 (Luke 2:41). Jesus’ family may have been trying to “bring him to his senses” (compare Mark 3:21). As the eldest son, Jesus was responsible for the family’s care after Joseph’s death.

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