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Matthew 12:46

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¶ While he yet talked to the people, behold, [his] mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

While {G2089} he {G846} yet {G1161} talked {G2980} to the people {G3793}, behold {G2400}, his mother {G3384} and {G2532} his {G846} brethren {G80} stood {G2476} without {G1854}, desiring {G2212} to speak {G2980} with him {G846}.

He was still speaking to the crowd when his mother and brothers appeared outside, asking to talk with him.

While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 13:55 (11 votes)

    Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

  • John 2:12 (10 votes)

    ¶ After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

  • John 7:5 (9 votes)

    For neither did his brethren believe in him.

  • John 7:3 (9 votes)

    His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

  • Mark 3:31 (8 votes)

    ¶ There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

  • Mark 3:35 (8 votes)

    For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

  • Acts 1:14 (7 votes)

    These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.