Is not this the carpenter's son? (ουχ ουτος εστιν ο του τεκτωνος υιοσ?). The wellknown, the leading, or even for a time the only c…

Into his own country. That is, into Nazareth. Mark, who has also recorded this (Mark 6:1–6), says that it took place on the Sa…

When he was come into his own country—The visit to Nazareth, recorded here in nearly identical terms to Mark 6:1-6, shares so many…

They were highly privileged to have Jesus back among them, yet they failed to appreciate his teaching; they were astonished at his wisdom, but were…

St. Jerome: After the parables which the Lord spoke to the people, and which only the Apostles understood, He goes to His own…

Jesus’ “hometown” is Nazareth (cf. 2:23; 4:13). That Jesus taught extensively in the synagogues is certain (cf. 4:23; 12:9), but he did not limit h…

So that they were amazed. They are struck with amazement at the novelty of the occurrence: that Christ, who had not learned lette…

And when he was come into his own country
Not where he was born, Bethlehem, for it is never observed, that he went t…

Christ repeats his offer to those who have rejected him. They upbraid him: Is not this the carpenter's son?

Yes, it is true he was …

Previously, the Lord parabolically showed both the obstacles and the growth of the Gospel teaching; now, however, He shows its dignity through some…