The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 12:46

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While he yet talked; while he was yet speaking (Revised Version); i.e. on the occasion which formed the basis of the preceding discourse (Matthew 12:22-45). 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.

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