So when Jesus was near the family home, she followed him and evidently took her other children along with her, maybe hoping that they would change their attitude toward him. ​ — Matthew 12: 46, 47.
Niisiis, kui Jeesus kuulutas oma kodukoha lähedal, järgis tõenäoliselt ka Maarja teda ning võttis endaga kaasa teised lapsed, lootes võib - olla endamisi, et nende suhtumine Jeesusesse muutub.