And they were offended in him (κα εσκανδαλιζοντο εν αυτω). Graphic imperfect passive. Literally, "They stumbled at him," "They wer…

They were offended in him. That is, they took offense at his humble birth; and at the poor circumstances of his family. They were too prou…

They were offended in him — The word is used in the same sense as in Matthew 11:6. They could not reconcile the new wisdom and the…

This was a notable illustration of John's words concerning Christ, He came unto his own, but his own received him not. Let us beware of un…

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

(55–57a) Obviously some of the questioners’ motivation sprang from a serious desire to know whence Jesus derived his authority rather than from per…

A prophet is not devoid of honor. I have explained this statement at considerable length, where it occurs in the Gospel of John, ^348<…

And they were offended in him
It was a stumbling to them, how he came by his wisdom and power; since he had not thes…

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…