{His mother and his brothers} (h(8820)m(8874)(8872) kai hoi adelphoi
autou). Brothers of Jesus, younger sons of Joseph and Mary. The
charge of the Pharisees that Jesus was in league with Satan was
not believed by the disciples of Jesus, but some of his friends
did think that he was beside himself ( Mr 3:21 ) because of the
excitement and strain. It was natural for Mary to want to take
him home for rest and refreshment. So the mother and brothers are
pictured standing outside the house (or the crowd). They send a
messenger to Jesus.