Translations
Modern
Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
Traditional
And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
Literal
And having come into His hometown, He was teaching them in their synagogue, so that they are astonished and are saying, “From where unto this One is this wisdom and the miracles?”
Latin
Et veniens in patriam suam, docebat eos in synagogis eorum, ita ut mirarentur, et dicerent: Unde huic sapientia hæc, et virtutes?
Interlinear
Greek
English
Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
Notes
That Jesus was rejected at home is part of the ongoing theme of the Messiah’s rejection by his own people (see chapter Matthew 12; 15:1–20; 16:1–12).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- 2nd Rejection at Nazarethc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Eternal Life Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Nazarene Nazareth Wisdom
Topics
Common People: Heard Jesus Gladly Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Mighty in Deed and Word Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Nazareth Offense: The Wicked Take, At: The Low Station of Christ Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In The Excellency and Glory of Christ in his Works the Prophet Christ: Mighty in Deed and Word