Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 12:46
ATTEMPT OF THE MOTHER AND BROTHERS OF JESUS TO SEE HIM, Matthew 12:46-50. 46. Mother… brethren Concerning the brothers of our Lord, see on chap. Matthew 13:55, also Matthew 1:25. Stood without This was in Galilee, but in what house is not said. He was doubtless surrounded within doors by a dense congregation, probably in a synagogue. The purpose for which the mother and brothers of Jesus came to obtain an interview with him, is explained in the parallel passage of Mark 3:31. The family... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 12:46
While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.His brethren — His kinsmen: they were the sons of Mary, the wife of Cleopas, or Alpheus, his mother's sister; and came now seeking to take him, as one beside himself, Mark 3:21. Mark 3:31; Luke 8:19. read more