Matthew 12:46 bbe — While he was still talking to the people, his mother and his brothers came, desiring to have talk with him.

Bible in Basic English

"While he was still talking to the people, his mother and his brothers came, desiring to have talk with him."

— Matthew 12:46, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 12 — Context

43

But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of a man, goes through dry places looking for rest, and getting it not.

44

Then he says, I will go back into my house from which I came out; and when he comes, he sees that there is no one in it, but that it has been made fair and clean.

45

Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits worse than himself, and they go in and make it their living-place: and the last condition of that man is worse than the first. Even so will it be with this evil generation.

46

While he was still talking to the people, his mother and his brothers came, desiring to have talk with him.

47

And one said to him, See, your mother and your brothers are outside, desiring to have talk with you.

48

But he in answer said to him who gave the news, Who is my mother and who are my brothers?

49

And he put out his hand to his disciples and said, See, my mother and my brothers!

Matthew 12:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 12:46 say?
Matthew 12:46 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “While he was still talking to the people, his mother and his brothers came, desiring to have talk with him.”
Where is Matthew 12:46 in the Bible?
Matthew 12:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 46.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 12:46.
What translation should I read Matthew 12:46 in?
Matthew 12:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 12:46?
Matthew 12:46 reads (BBE): “While he was still talking to the people, his mother and his brothers came, desiring to have talk with him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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