Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. New Living Translation As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. English Standard Version While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. Berean Standard Bible While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. Berean Literal Bible Now while He was speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. King James Bible While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. New King James Version While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. New American Standard Bible While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. NASB 1995 While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. NASB 1977 While He was still speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Legacy Standard Bible While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Amplified Bible While He was still talking to the crowds, it happened that His mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to Him. Christian Standard Bible While he was still speaking with the crowds, his mother and brothers were standing outside wanting to speak to him. Holman Christian Standard Bible He was still speaking to the crowds when suddenly His mother and brothers were standing outside wanting to speak to Him. American Standard Version While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. Contemporary English Version While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers came and stood outside because they wanted to talk with him. English Revised Version While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. GOD'S WORD® Translation While Jesus was still talking to the crowds, his mother and brothers were standing outside. They wanted to talk to him. Good News Translation Jesus was still talking to the people when his mother and brothers arrived. They stood outside, asking to speak with him. International Standard Version While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. Majority Standard Bible While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. NET Bible While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and brothers came and stood outside, asking to speak to him. New Heart English Bible While he was yet speaking to the crowds, look, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him. Webster's Bible Translation While he was yet speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Weymouth New Testament While He was still addressing the people His mother and His brothers were standing on the edge of the crowd desiring to speak to Him. World English Bible While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd while He was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers had stood outside, seeking to speak to Him, Berean Literal Bible Now while He was speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Young's Literal Translation And while he was yet speaking to the multitudes, lo, his mother and brethren had stood without, seeking to speak to him, Smith's Literal Translation And he yet speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. Catholic Public Domain Version While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak with him. New American Bible While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him. New Revised Standard Version While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhile he was speaking to the people, his mother and his brothers came and stood outside, and wanted to speak with him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But while he was speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers came standing outside and desired to speak with him. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhile he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak to him. Godbey New Testament And He yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and His brothers stood without, seeking to speak to Him. Haweis New Testament And while he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak to him. Mace New Testament Now while he was talking to the people, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him. Weymouth New Testament While He was still addressing the people His mother and His brothers were standing on the edge of the crowd desiring to speak to Him. Worrell New Testament While He was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and His brothers were standing without, seeking to speak to Him. Worsley New Testament Now as He was yet discoursing to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, and desired to speak to Him: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus' Mother and Brothers45Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there; and the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.” 46While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. 47Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.”… Cross References Mark 3:31-35 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him, / and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” ... Luke 8:19-21 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd. / He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.” / But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.” John 7:3-5 So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. / For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.” / For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. Matthew 13:55-56 “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? / Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” Acts 1:14 With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. John 2:12 After this, He went down to Capernaum with His mother and brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there a few days. John 19:25-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. / When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home. Galatians 1:19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. 1 Corinthians 9:5 Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas? James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings. Genesis 37:9-11 Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” / He told his father and brothers, but his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream that you have had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” / And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said. Exodus 18:5-7 Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God. / He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” / So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent. Deuteronomy 33:9 He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. 1 Samuel 2:20-21 And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the LORD give you children by this woman in place of the one she dedicated to the LORD.” Then they would go home. / So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD. 1 Samuel 22:1-4 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. / From there David went to Mizpeh of Moab, where he said to the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother stay with you until I learn what God will do for me.” ... Treasury of Scripture While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him. yet. Mark 2:21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. Mark 3:31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. Luke 8:10,19-21 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand… his. Matthew 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Mark 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. John 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. Jump to Previous Addressing Crowd Crowds Desiring Edge Jesus Mother Multitudes Outside Seeking Speak Speaking Standing Stood Talk Talked Talking WantingJump to Next Addressing Crowd Crowds Desiring Edge Jesus Mother Multitudes Outside Seeking Speak Speaking Standing Stood Talk Talked Talking WantingMatthew 12 1. Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,3. by scripture, 9. by reason, 13. and by a miracle. 22. He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute; 24. and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, 32. he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven. 36. Account shall be made of idle words. 38. He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign, 46. and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother. While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds This phrase sets the scene for the events that follow. Jesus is actively engaged in His ministry, teaching and addressing the people gathered around Him. The Greek word for "speaking" (λαλέω, laleó) implies a continuous action, indicating that Jesus was in the midst of delivering His message. This context highlights the importance of His teachings and the attention they commanded. The crowds were often large and diverse, reflecting the widespread interest in Jesus' message and the authority with which He spoke. His mother and brothers stood outside wanting to speak to Him (2) The opposition that our Lord met with from his relations. He shows that not natural but spiritual relationship is all-important. Parallel passages: Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21. The section belonged originally to the Framework. Verse 46. - While he yet talked; while he was yet speaking (Revised Version); i.e. on the occasion which formed the basis of the preceding discourse (vers. 22-45). To the people; to the multitudes (Revised Version). Behold, his mother and his brethren (Matthew 13:55) stood without (so that he was in a house), desiring (seeking, Revised Version, ζητοῦντες, they evidently made attempts) to speak with him. Greek WhileἜτι (Eti) Adverb Strong's 2089: (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. [Jesus] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was still speaking λαλοῦντος (lalountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds, ὄχλοις (ochlois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mother μήτηρ (mētēr) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. brothers ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. stood εἱστήκεισαν (heistēkeisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. outside, ἔξω (exō) Adverb Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. wanting ζητοῦντες (zētountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. to speak λαλῆσαι (lalēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Matthew 12:46 NIVMatthew 12:46 NLT Matthew 12:46 ESV Matthew 12:46 NASB Matthew 12:46 KJV Matthew 12:46 BibleApps.com Matthew 12:46 Biblia Paralela Matthew 12:46 Chinese Bible Matthew 12:46 French Bible Matthew 12:46 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 12:46 While he was yet speaking to (Matt. Mat Mt) |