Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 12:46

"While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him." — Matthew 12:46 (ASV)

The members of His family had come to take Him, because they thought He was beside Himself. No doubt the Pharisees had portrayed His ministry to His relatives in such a way that they thought they had better restrain Him, lest He bring about His own destruction by His zealous preaching.

Friends may be a good man’s greatest hindrance. They intruded upon His holy service while he yet talked to the people. A mark of wonder is put before this record: Behold. How dare they act in this manner?

At the request of His mother and His brothers, He was called away from the pressing engagement of teaching the people, which was His urgent lifework, but the call had no power over Him.

What was the matter with Mary that she joined in this transaction? Many a nervous mother has been ready to hold back her consecrated son when his courage defied danger. Our Lord did not allow His love for His mother to turn Him aside.