[ealgeone]

That’s how the words “brothers and sisters” was used in the New Testament — believers of the same faith — sometimes meaning relatives such as cousins.

There is a specific word for cousin in the Greek. It is used one time in the NT.

There is a specific word for relatives.

And lastly....context is your key to properly understanding the Scriptures. I know that is a new concept I've introduced to Roman Catholics on these threads....but it is a very, very important one.

[editor-surveyor]

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The presumption that a papist has the slightest desire to understand scripture is usually way off base.
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