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The Offense of Familiarity
Commentators explain that the people of Nazareth were "offended" or "stumbled" at Jesus because they knew him too well. They couldn't reconcile his profound wisdom and miracles with his humble origins as "the carpenter's son." Their pride and envy over his "common" background became a barrier to faith, causing them to be repelled by the very person who should have been their greatest honor.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 13:57
18th Century
Theologian
They were offended in him. That is, they took offense at his humble birth; and at the poor circumstances of his family. They were too prou…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 13:57
And they were offended in him (κα εσκανδαλιζοντο εν αυτω). Graphic imperfect passive. Literally, "They stumbled at him," "They wer…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 13:55–58
19th Century
Preacher
This was a notable illustration of John's words concerning Christ, He came unto his own, but his own received him not. Let us beware of un…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 13:57
(55–57a) Obviously some of the questioners’ motivation sprang from a serious desire to know whence Jesus derived his authority rather than from per…
John Calvin
On Matthew 13:57
16th Century
Theologian
A prophet is not devoid of honor. I have explained this statement at considerable length, where it occurs in the Gospel of John, 348<…
John Gill
On Matthew 13:57
17th Century
Pastor
And they were offended in him
It was a stumbling to them, how he came by his wisdom and power; since he had not thes…
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…