Category:Mary of Nazareth (subject)

Mary of Nazareth was, according to Christian tradition, the mother of Jesus of Nazareth.

Mary of Nazareth in ancient sources

Gospel of Mark

Mk 3:31-35 -- [31] And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. [32] And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.” [33] And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” [34] And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! [35] Whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.”

Mk 6:3 -- Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.

Gospel of Matthew

Mt 1:16 -- Joseph [was] the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

Mt 1:18 -- Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.

Mt 1:20 -- An angel of the Lord appeared to [Joseph] in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit."

Mt 2:11 -- And going into the house they [i.e., the Magi] saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.

Mt 13:55 -- Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?

Gospel of Luke / Acts of the Apostles

Lk 1:27 -- to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.

Lk 1:30.34.38 -- [30] And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God... [34] And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”... [38] And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

Lk 1:39 -- [39] In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah... [41] And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit... [46] And Mary said, “ My soul magnifies the Lord... [56] And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.

Lk 2:5 -- to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.

Lk 2:16 -- And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.

Lk 2:19 -- Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

Lk 2:34 -- And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed

Lk 2:48 -- And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.”... [51] And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

Lk 8:19-22 -- Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. [20] And he was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you.” [21] But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.”

Acts 1:14 -- All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers

Gospel of John

Jn 2:1 -- [1] On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there... [3] When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”... [5] His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

Jn 2:12 -- After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days.

Jn 6:42 -- They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?”

Jn 19:25-27 -- ...standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. [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...