Mark 3:31

There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

Cross-reference

Matthew 12:46-48 is the parallel account of Jesus' mother and brothers standing outside, asking to speak with him.

Luke 8:19-21 is the parallel account: Jesus' mother and brothers cannot reach him due to the crowd.

John 7:3 Parallel

John 7:3 shows Jesus' brothers urging him to public display, revealing their continued lack of belief and reinforcing the family's misunderstanding here.

Acts 1:14 Contrast

Acts 1:14 places Mary and Jesus' brothers among the believers after the resurrection, showing the family's later conversion—a contrast to their standing outside here.