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Familiarity Can Breed Contempt
Commentators note the people of Nazareth were not hostile strangers; they were Jesus' hometown crowd. They knew his family and upbringing. However, this familiarity became a stumbling block. As several scholars explain, instead of honoring him as one of their own, they despised him for his humble origins. Their astonishment at his wisdom didn't lead to faith because they couldn't see the divine in the person they thought they knew so well.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 13:54
18th Century
Theologian
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 Sa…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 13:54
Is not this the carpenter's son? (ουχ ουτος εστιν ο του τεκτωνος υιοσ?). The wellknown, the leading, or even for a time the only c…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 13:53–54
19th Century
Preacher
They were highly privileged to have Jesus back among them, yet they failed to appreciate his teaching; they were astonished at his wisdom, but were…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 13:54
Jesus’ “hometown” is Nazareth (cf. 2:23; 4:13). That Jesus taught extensively in the synagogues is certain (cf. 4:23; 12:9), but he did not limit h…
John Calvin
On Matthew 13:54
16th Century
Theologian
So that they were amazed. They are struck with amazement at the novelty of the occurrence: that Christ, who had not learned lette…
John Gill
On Matthew 13:54
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was come into his own country
Not where he was born, Bethlehem, for it is never observed, that he went t…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 13:53–58
17th Century
Minister
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 13:44–58
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Lord parabolically showed both the obstacles and the growth of the Gospel teaching; now, however, He shows its dignity through some…