19:25-27 Why did Jesus charge John and not His own brothers with looking after Mary?
19:25-27 Why did Jesus charge John and not His own brothers with looking after Mary?
This indicates that Joseph - Mary's husband - is now dead, and Jesus, as Mary's eldest son, was responsible for her well-being. Jesus entrusted her to John's care because none of His brothers were interested in His ministry.
They saw Him as a religious fanatic and did not believe He was the Messiah (CP Mk 3:20-21, 31-32; Jn 7:3-5).
It was not until after the resurrection that Jesus' brothers came to believe on Him (CP Ac 1:13-14).
See also comments on Mt 1:18-21, 12:46-47, Mk 3:20-21.