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Connecting Statement:
This is the end of the part of the story that began in Matthew 12:1, where Matthew tells of growing opposition to Jesus' ministry.
who told him
The details of the message the person told Jesus are understood and not repeated here. Alternate translation: "who told Jesus that his mother and brothers wanted to speak to him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)
Who is my mother and who are my brothers?
Jesus uses these questions to teach the people. Alternate translation: "I will tell you who are really my mother and brothers" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)