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It happened, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed from there.
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A Narrative Turning Point
Commentators note that this verse acts as a formulaic conclusion to Jesus's great discourse on parables. It's a literary signpost from the author, Matthew, signaling a shift in the narrative from a period of public teaching to the story of Jesus's rejection in his own hometown.
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19th Century
Baptist
He did not stay to overdo what had been so well done. When He had finished, He left off. When He had completed His ministry in a place,
Once again, this section of Matthew closes with a typical formula (). Jesus’ movement from Capernaum to “his hometown” (vv.53–54) turns out to be a…
16th Century
Protestant
When Jesus had concluded. Matthew does not mean that immediately after delivering these discourses, he came into his own country, for it i…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass that, when Jesus had finished these parables Which he spoke both to the multitude from the ship, and …
Presbyterian
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Lord parabolically showed both the obstacles and the growth of the Gospel teaching; now, however, He shows its dignity through some…
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