A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 13:57

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Matthew 13:57

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Matthew 13:57

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house." — Matthew 13:57 (ASV)

And they were offended in him (κα εσκανδαλιζοντο εν αυτω). Graphic imperfect passive. Literally, "They stumbled at him," "They were repelled by him" (Moffatt), "They turned against him" (Weymouth). It was unpardonable for Jesus not to be commonplace like themselves.

Not without honour (ουκ εστιν ατιμος). This is a proverb found in Jewish, Greek, and Roman writers. Seen also in the Logia of Jesus (Oxyr. Papyri i. 3).