Bible fact · Literary or interpretive observation
Four of Jesus' brothers are named
Matthew and Mark name James, Joses (Joseph), Simon and Judas as Jesus' brothers, and mention sisters without naming them. Matthew 13:55–56
Discover why
In Nazareth people asked: "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother called Mary, and his brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Aren't all of his sisters with us?" Matthew 13:55–56Mark 6:3
Christian traditions understand "brothers" differently: children of Mary and Joseph, children of Joseph, or close relatives. Galatians 1:19
What the Bible does not say
The sisters' names and number are not given.
Read the passage
Matthew 13:55–56 WEB
55Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother called Mary, and his brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? 56Aren’t all of his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all of these things?”