Matthew Henry Commentary Matthew 13:53-58

"And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. 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? Is not this the carpenter`s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas? And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? 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. And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief." — Matthew 13:53-58 (ASV)

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 reputed to be so; and it is no disgrace to be the son of an honest tradesman. They should have respected him all the more because he was one of their own; yet for that very reason, they despised him.

He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Unbelief is the great hindrance to Christ's favors. Let us remain faithful to him as the Savior who has made our peace with God.