Matthew 13:57

Translations

Modern

And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”

Traditional

And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

Literal

And they were taking offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and in his house.”

Latin

Et scandalizabantur in eo. Jesus autem dixit eis: Non est propheta sine honore, nisi in patria sua, et in domo sua.

Original

Greek

English

And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”

Notes

Matthew 13:57

They felt very insulted. Focusing on the ordinary social status of Jesus (John 6:42), they missed his unique importance.

Matthew 13:54–58

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

The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

2nd Rejection at Nazarethc. AD 29

Related verses

John 4:44
Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.
Luke 4:24
Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.
Matthew 11:6
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Isaiah 49:7
Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”
John 6:61
Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?
John 6:42
They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?”
Acts 7:51–52
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.
Luke 2:34–35
Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
1 Corinthians 1:23–28
…but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
Isaiah 8:14
And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare.
Luke 7:23
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”

Parallels

Mark 6:1–6 Luke 4:16–30

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Brothers of Jesus Eternal Life Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Nazareth Offend, Offense Prophecy

Topics

Christian Minister: Discouragements of Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Nazareth Offense: The Wicked Take, At: The Low Station of Christ Prophets: Not Honored in Their own Country

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