Repetitition for Emphasis! (couldn't repair original post - sorry)
Who are Christ's Brothers?
To the extent that YOU did it to one of the least of these my brothers, YOU did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40)
To whom was Jesus speaking?
Verse 37 tells us it is "the righteous ones".
Who are "the righteous ones"?
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"....and it is as a free gift that they are being declared righteous by his undeserved kindness through the release by the ransom [paid] by Christ Jesus." (Rom.3:24)
Therefore, Jesus is clearly addressing faithful Christians.
Who then are Christ's "brothers"?
(Matthew 12:50) ....whoever
(Matthew 13:38)
(Mark 3:35) Whoever does the will of God, this one is my brother and sister and mother."In reply he said to them: "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
(John 1:12,13)
However, as many as did receive him, to them he gave authority to become God’s children.........(John 15:14)
(Rom. 8:14)
(1 John 5:1) Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God..........(Revised Standard Version)
YOU are my friends if YOU do what I am commanding YOU.For all who are led by God’s spirit, these are God’s sons.(Luke 8:21)
The field is the world; as for the fine seed, these are the sons of the kingdom;