Matthew 12:46 cpdv — While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak…

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. "

— Matthew 12:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 12 — Context

43

Now when an unclean spirit departs from a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest, and he does not find it.

44

Then he says, ‘I will return to my house, from which I departed’. And arriving, he finds it vacant, swept clean, and decorated.

45

Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and live there. And in the end, the man becomes worse than he was at first. So, too, shall it be with this most wicked generation.”

46

While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak with him.

47

And someone said to him: “Behold, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, seeking you.”

48

But responding to the one speaking to him, he said, “Which one is my mother, and who are my brothers?”

49

And extending his hand to his disciples, he said: “Behold: 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak 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 (CPDV): “While he was still speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak 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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