If Mary had other sons besides Jesus, why did Jesus assign Apostle John to take care of his mother?

[tonychanyt]

Jesus had a spiritual definition of family in Mt 12:

46 While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him.

Jesus' biological half-brother, James, was probably present.

48 But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 And stretching out his hand toward his disciples,

Apostle John was probably among them.

he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

At the cross in Jn 19:

26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

Not even Peter was there; John was. John had an unwavering devotion and proximity to Jesus even amidst the trauma of the cross. He demonstrated his loyalty.

Why did Jesus entrust Mary to John?

Jesus knew John could take better care of Mary than anyone. John was the apostle whom Jesus loved Jesus had a deep bond with him. John used the word 'love' more in his writings than any other NT writer.

What about James, the biological half-brother of Jesus?

James was not at the cross; John was. He became a believer only after the cross. He was stoned to death in 62 CE. John died in 98 CE. James' Christian life was shorter and more volatile than John's.

Jesus entrusted his mother to Apostle John and did not leave her to his son James because John could provide a more loving, stable, and peaceful time for the rest of Mary's life.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

Jesus had a spiritual definition of family in Mt 12:


Jesus' biological half-brother, James, was probably present.


Apostle John was probably among them.


At the cross in Jn 19:


Not even Peter was there; John was. John had an unwavering devotion and proximity to Jesus even amidst the trauma of the cross. He demonstrated his loyalty.

Why did Jesus entrust Mary to John?

Jesus knew John could take better care of Mary than anyone. John was the apostle whom Jesus loved Jesus had a deep bond with him. John used the word 'love' more in his writings than any other NT writer.

What about James, the biological half-brother of Jesus?

James was not at the cross; John was. He became a believer only after the cross. He was stoned to death in 62 CE. John died in 98 CE. James' Christian life was shorter and more volatile than John's.

Jesus entrusted his mother to Apostle John and did not leave her to his son James because John could provide a more loving, stable, and peaceful time for the rest of Mary's life.

I'll add that the brothers...plural...of Jesus did not yet believe Jesus to be Christ...the Messiah...their Savior. John would uphold the spiritual needs that only a believing son can provide...nuturing her in the faith and comforting and caring for her physical needs with God-given comfort.

 

[prodromos]

I'll add that the brothers...plural...of Jesus did not yet believe Jesus to be Christ...the Messiah...their Savior. John would uphold the spiritual needs that only a believing son can provide...nuturing her in the faith and comforting and caring for her physical needs with God-given comfort.

They all believed after His resurrection, so your point is moot.

Acts 1:14

 

[throughfiierytrial]

They all believed after His resurrection, so your point is moot.

Not moot...in my opinion...Jesus gave his mother to John prior to the resurrection.

 

[prodromos]

Not moot...in my opinion...Jesus gave his mother to John prior to the resurrection.

Jesus knew His brothers would all become believers in just a few days. The OP is begging the question.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

Jesus knew His brothers would all become believers in just a few days. The OP is begging the question.

Bible doesn't say. .just a few days the believed

 

[Ain't Zwinglian]

John was the only disciple to be a witness at the cross. Shows courage. Both Peter and John showed courage by enter the High Priest house/compound and witnessed the two trials. But when Peter realized he denied Jesus three times, he left bitterly weeping. John may have taken Peter to John's home in Jerusalem. Then John went to the place where Jesus was crucified. Mary in all probability was taken to John's house after Jesus' death. Peter was at John's house and Sunday morning when Mary Magdalene came to inform them that Jesus tomb stone was rolled away.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

John was the only disciple to be a witness at the cross. Shows courage. Both Peter and John showed courage by enter the High Priest house/compound and witnessed the two trials. But when Peter realized he denied Jesus three times, he left bitterly weeping. John may have taken Peter to John's home in Jerusalem. Then John went to the place where Jesus was crucified. Mary in all probability was taken to John's house after Jesus' death. Peter was at John's house and Sunday morning when Mary Magdalene came to inform them that Jesus tomb stone was rolled away.

I would not infer so much where Scripture is silent.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

I would not infer so much where Scripture is silent.

Also, remember that John was at the time of the cross a apostle already. He was a superior choice...more spiritually mature.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

Also, remember that John was at the time of the cross a apostle already. He was a superior choice...more spiritually mature.

Clarification...John would have been a superior choice over the brothers of Jesus...he was then ..at the cross...already an apostle.

 

[Ain't Zwinglian]

I would not infer so much where Scripture is silent.

I infer where SCRIPTURE IS NOT SILENT. Scripture clearly states John had a house and took Mary there with him (John 19:27). This is not inferring; it is FACT. A good inference is: since Mary Magdalene immediately ran from the tomb to get Peter and John, Scripture is SILENT on Peter and John being in two separate locations. Therefore a good and necessary inference according to the facts given in Scripture.... Peter was at John's house (instead of being say being in Nazareth) on Sunday morning.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

I infer where SCRIPTURE IS NOT SILENT. Scripture clearly states John had a house and took Mary there with him (John 19:27). This is not inferring; it is FACT. A good inference is: since Mary Magdalene immediately ran from the tomb to get Peter and John, Scripture is SILENT on Peter and John being in two separate locations. Therefore a good and necessary inference according to the facts given in Scripture.... Peter was at John's house (instead of being say being in Nazareth) on Sunday morning.

And that's your proof that Peter AND John took in Mary or what all are you implying? There is no precedent or fact given which would include Peter in the picture when Jesus gives Mary to John.
I'm not certain now just what your conclusion is. The scenario of Peter and Mary at John's is something I guessed you were surmising.
Can you explain what your conclusions are re Peter and Mary.?

 

[MelanieG]

I believe Jesus gave Mary to John because Mary and John shared a bond. His brothers, including James, were far from on board with His mission at that time. But John was there for Him in the greatest needs like at the cross. Then he was a true believer, loyal person, and I’m bet Jesus knew John would not only take care of Mary physically but spiritually. After all, John could comfort her and in some ways give her faith that His brothers may not have been prepared to at that time.

 

[Ain't Zwinglian]

And that's your proof that Peter AND John took in Mary or what all are you implying?

I did not say PETER AND JOHN took Mary in only John took Mary in permanently. I am inferring Peter was temporarily at John's house on Sunday morning. GEEZ...this is not rocket science.

 

[prodromos]

Bible doesn't say. .just a few days the believed

Acts 1:14

 

[throughfiierytrial]

I did not say PETER AND JOHN took Mary in only John took Mary in permanently. I am inferring Peter was temporarily at John's house on Sunday morning. GEEZ...this is not rocket science.

Oh my...use your Spiritual tools...patience...confused your post with someone else's perhaps. I'm sooo sorry

 

[Ain't Zwinglian]

Also, remember that John was at the time of the cross a apostle already.

John an apostle as a witness of Jesus crucifixion? This is a pretty bold statement. Many a scholar have tried to figure out what is the dividing event which turns the Twelve from disciples to apostles? Some have said when Jesus gave them the Office of the Keys (Mathew 18 or John 20). Others have said, when they witnessed the resurrection. Still others like myself believe the key event which marked the disciples to be called apostles is the pillar of fire around their mouths on the Day of Pentecost. The pillar of fire marked the Twelve as publically different than the 3,000 men present...which at least meant they had the authority by God to preach in his name and begin baptizing.

 

[throughfiierytrial]

John was the only disciple to be a witness at the cross. Shows courage. Both Peter and John showed courage by enter the High Priest house/compound and witnessed the two trials. But when Peter realized he denied Jesus three times, he left bitterly weeping. John may have taken Peter to John's home in Jerusalem. Then John went to the place where Jesus was crucified. Mary in all probability was taken to John's house after Jesus' death. Peter was at John's house and Sunday morning when Mary Magdalene came to inform them that Jesus tomb stone was rolled away.

AND so??? Continue, where are you saying Peter fits in. Peter had a wife.

 

[Ain't Zwinglian]

Oh my...use your Spiritual tools...patience...confused your post with someone else's perhaps. I'm sooo sorry

Ophs.....sorry....

 

[Ain't Zwinglian]

AND so??? Continue, where are you saying Peter fits in. Peter had a wife.

And does Scripture specific state at the time of Jesus crucifixtion Peter was married? Now that is inferring.