Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 13:54

Albert Barnes Commentary

Matthew 13:54

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Matthew 13:54

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And coming into his own country he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?" — Matthew 13:54 (ASV)

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 Sabbath. It was common for our Saviour to speak in the synagogues. Any Jew had a right to address the people, if called on by the minister; and our Saviour often availed himself of the right to instruct the people, and declare his doctrines. See Matthew 4:23.