Thank you for your time trying to prove your point. Please do not write that large of a comment back if any. However, I will believe that Mary was ever virgin for two reasons. First, Jesus Apostles were often referred to as brothers (one of those words that may depend on which Bible you have, friend, cousin, etc.). Second, at the crucifixion, Jesus told John "behold your mother," and John took her into his home. Now I know Joseph was dead at this time, but where were Jesus' siblings when all of this happened?
As a matter of fact, I'll make it easy on you. Start by reading Havoc's number 47,368.
Thank you for your time trying to prove your point. Please do not write that large of a comment back if any. However, I will believe that Mary was ever virgin for two reasons. First, Jesus Apostles were often referred to as brothers (one of those words that may depend on which Bible you have, friend, cousin, etc.). Second, at the crucifixion, Jesus told John "behold your mother," and John took her into his home. Now I know Joseph was dead at this time, but where were Jesus' siblings when all of this happened?
It's interesting that you asked a multi-faceted question and then complain when it is answered. Is it possible you are upset that you might be required to
think?
As for the word "cousin" there absoloutely is a distinction in Greek and Latin.
Pay attention, assuming your attention span is sufficient.
Collosians 4: (RSV)
[10] Aristar'chus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions -- if he comes to you, receive him),
Notice the word "cousin".
(Latin Vulgate)
10 salutat vos Aristarchus concaptivus meus et Marcus consobrinus Barnabae de quo accepistis mandata si venerit ad vos excipite illum
I'll save you the trouble. The word "consorbinus" means "cousin"! Nothing else. Not "brother". Not "brethren". "Cousin" and nothing else.
Are you still with me? Forget the play on words with "cousin".
". . . where were Jesus' siblings when all of this happened?
John was the only Apostle there. (Where was Peter? Still in hiding!)
His brothers didn't believe in him.
John 7
[5] For even his brothers did not believe in him.
Who else could Jesus have entrusted His mother to?