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Isn`t this the carpenter`s son? Isn`t his mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas?

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Familiarity as a Stumbling Block

The people of Nazareth couldn't see past Jesus's ordinary upbringing. Commentators explain that because they knew him as "the carpenter's son" and knew his family, they were offended by his wisdom and power. This familiarity became a stumbling block to faith, blinding them to his divine identity. It serves as a powerful warning not to let what we think we know about someone or something prevent us from seeing God at work.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Matthew 13:55–56

18th Century

Theologian

Is not this the carpenter's son? Mark says, Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? Both these expressions would probably hav…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Matthew 13:55–56

19th Century

Preacher

His background seemed to them to be most humble. He had come from among them. His reputed father was a village artisan. His mother was plain Mary, …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Matthew 13:55

(55–57a) Obviously some of the questioners’ motivation sprang from a serious desire to know whence Jesus derived his authority rather than from per…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Matthew 13:55

16th Century

Theologian

Is not this the carpenter’s son? It was, we are aware, by the wonderful purpose of God, that Christ remained in private life until he was …

John Gill

John Gill

On Matthew 13:55

17th Century

Pastor

Is not this the carpenter's son?
&c.] Meaning Joseph, who was by trade a carpenter, and whose son Jesus was supposed…

Matthew Henry

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 …

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Thomas Aquinas

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…