These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

1. All 11 remained together. They now needed each other. Jesus was not with them to "guard, guide and direct" them.

2. With the women - This would include the women at the cross and those who went to the tomb early on resurrection morning. Specifically mentioned is Mary, the mother of Jesus.

3. And his brothers - This is IMPORTANT. This is more than a casual reference to other family members. Jesus' brothers are named in Matthew 13:55.

1. These brothers did not believe Jesus during His ministry. See John 7:5.

2. James becomes a "pillar in the church" at Jerusalem. Galatians 1:19; Galatians 2:9

3. James and Jude wrote books in our New Testament.

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