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Did Mary Give Birth To Other Children?

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All Christians believe that Mary gave birth to Jesus; and most Christians affirm that Mary bore her Son without violation of her virginal integrity; but the Catholic Church goes even further. It proclaims that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of her Son. Some Bible passages make reference to the brothers and sisters of Jesus; but no passage calls anyone the son or daughter of Mary. Jesus is Mary's only biological child.

John: Mk 6:3 calls four men the brothers of Jesus; but Mk 15:40 reveals that two of them are the sons of another Mary

James: Mt 1:25 says that Joseph did not have relations with Mary until she bore Jesus; but the Bible shows that the word 'until' does not mean something will happen later.

John: Jesus says He will be with us always, until the end of the age. (Mt 28:20) Does this mean Jesus will not be with us after the age? No.

James: Paul says Jesus must reign until He puts all His enemies under His feet. (1 Cor 15:25) Does this mean Jesus will not reign after they are under His feet? No.

John: From the cross, Jesus gave His mother to John the Apostle. (Jn 19:26-27) He would not have done this if Mary had other sons.

James: Because Jesus was Mary's only child, she was able to assent unconditionally to the will of her Son. Upon her Son's death, Mary became the Mother of us all.

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