Matthew 12:46
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 12:46 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 12:46 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 12:46 — KJV
“While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.”
— Matthew 12:46 (KJV)
Matthew 12:46 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 12:46
“And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:46: while, yet, people
“And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:46: while, yet, talked
“And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye me to return answer to this people?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:46: while, yet, people
“And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:46: behold, mother, brethren
“And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:46: mother, brethren, without
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