[D-fendr]

First, to understand our beliefs on this question, you need to know we don’t see the verses quoted as Jesus dissing or denigrating his mother.

Others may wish to give you more details, but that’s the important basic point.

[smvoice]

I don’t believe He was dissing or denigrating Mary either. But He CERTAINLY was NOT referring to her BLESSEDNESS, worthy of veneration or worship either.