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Isn`t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren`t his sisters here with us?" They were offended by him.
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Commentators highlight that Mark uniquely calls Jesus "the carpenter," not just the carpenter's son. This indicates He likely took over the family trade, dignifying manual labor. Scholars note that while the townspeople used his humble profession as a reason for offense, having a trade was common and respected among Jewish teachers. Jesus' life honors the work of ordinary people.
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Is not this the carpenter? (Ουχ ουτος εστιν ο τεκτων; ). Matthew 13:55 calls him "the carpenter's son" (ο του τεκτονος …
19th Century
Anglican
Is not this the carpenter?—St. Mark's is the only Gospel which gives this name as applied to our Lord Himself. (See Note on Matthew 13:55)…
The hostility of Jesus’ townspeople toward him came out more clearly in the rhetorical questions in this verse. In essence they were asking: Isn’t …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Is not this the carpenter ? &c.] Some copies read, "the carpenter's son", as in (Matthew 13:55) and so t…
Presbyterian
Our Lord's countrymen tried to prejudice the minds of people against him. Is not this the carpenter? Our Lord Jesus probably had worked in…
