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Matthew 12:46

Matthew 12:46
While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 12:46-50

See also Mar 3:31-35; Luk 8:19-21. His brethren - There has been some difference of opinion about the persons who are referred to here, some supposing that they were children of Mary his mother,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 12:46-50

Many excellent, useful sayings came from the mouth of our Lord Jesus upon particular occasions; even his digressions were instructive, as well as his set discourses: as here,

Observe, I. How Christ…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 12:46-50

Jesus is sought by His Mother and Brethren. The true Mother and Brethren of Jesus

Mar 3:31-35; Luk 8:19-21

The account is given with very slight variation by the three Synoptists. But see Mar 3:21;…