New International Version And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.” New Living Translation And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.” English Standard Version And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” Berean Literal Bible 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.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version So they were offended at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house.” New American Standard Bible And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not dishonored except in his hometown and in his own household.” NASB 1995 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” NASB 1977 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his home town, and in his own household.” Legacy Standard Bible 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 own household.” Amplified Bible And they took offense at Him [refusing to believe in Him]. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” Berean Annotated Bible And they took offense at Him. But Jesus (YHWH saves) said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor. Christian Standard Bible And they were offended by him. Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.” Holman Christian Standard Bible And they were offended by Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.” American Standard Version And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. Contemporary English Version So the people were upset because of what he was doing. But Jesus said, "Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their own family." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "The only place a prophet isn't honored is in his hometown and in his own house." Good News Translation And so they rejected him. Jesus said to them, "A prophet is respected everywhere except in his hometown and by his own family." International Standard Version And they were offended by him. But Jesus told them, "A prophet is without honor only in his hometown and in his own home." NET Bible And so they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own house." New Heart English Bible And they were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house." Webster's Bible Translation And they were offended in him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. Weymouth New Testament So they turned angrily away from Him. But Jesus said to them, "There is no prophet left without honour except in his own country and among his own family." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” World English Bible They were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country and in his own house.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they were stumbled at Him. And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, and in his own house”: Berean Literal Bible 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.” Young's Literal Translation and they were stumbled at him. And Jesus said to them, 'A prophet is not without honour except in his own country, and in his own house:' Smith's Literal Translation And they were scandalized in him. And Jesus said to them, A prophet is not unhonoured, except in his native land, and in his house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they were scandalized in his regard. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. Catholic Public Domain Version And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country and in his own house.” New American Bible And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” New Revised Standard Version And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honor except in their own country and in their own house.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they were perplexed about him. But Jesus said to them, No prophet is insulted, except in his own city and in his own house. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they were suspicious of him; but Yeshua said to them, “There is no Prophet who is despised except in his city and in his home.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they found in him occasion for offense. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless it be in his own country and in his own house. Godbey New Testament And they were offended in Him. And Jesus said to them; Haweis New Testament And they were offended at him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not disrespected, except in his own country, and in his own family. Mace New Testament and they were scandaliz'd at him, but Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own family. Weymouth New Testament So they turned angrily away from Him. But Jesus said to them, "There is no prophet left without honour except in his own country and among his own family." Worrell New Testament And they were finding in Him occasion to stumble. And Jesus said to them Worsley New Testament So they were prejudiced against Him. But Jesus said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Rejection at Nazareth…56Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” 57And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” 58And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.… Cross References And they took offense at Him. Mark 6:3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him. Matthew 11:6 Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.” 1 Peter 2:7-8 To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” / and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. But Jesus said to them, Matthew 15:12-14 Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” / But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots. / Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” John 6:61-65 Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you? / Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before? / The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. … John 8:43-47 Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message. / You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. / But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! … “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” Mark 6:4 Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” Luke 4:24 Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown. John 4:44 Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. 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. Jeremiah 11:21 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.” Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! John 7:5 For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. Acts 7:51-52 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— 1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king. Treasury of Scripture And they were offended in him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. they. Matthew 11:6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. Isaiah 8:14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Isaiah 49:7 Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. A prophet. Mark 6:14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. Luke 4:24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. John 4:44 For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. Jump to Previous Angrily Bitter Country Except Family Hometown Honor Honour House Household Jesus Nowhere Offended Offense Prophet Save Turned UnlessJump to Next Angrily Bitter Country Except Family Hometown Honor Honour House Household Jesus Nowhere Offended Offense Prophet Save Turned UnlessMatthew 13 1. The parable of the sower and the seed;18. the explanation of it. 24. The parable of the weeds; 31. of the mustard seed; 33. of the leaven; 36. explanation of the parable of the weeds. 44. The parable of the hidden treasure; 45. of the pearl; 47. of the drag net cast into the sea. 53. Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country. And they took offense at Him. The people of Nazareth could not accept that the man they had known from childhood possessed such authority, wisdom, and power. Their familiarity with Jesus hardened into unbelief, and they rejected the One sent to them. Mrk 6:3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary… But Jesus said to them, Jesus answered their rejection by identifying the pattern that often marks God’s messengers. Mat 15:12-14 Then the disciples came to Him and said… “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” Those closest to Jesus were not automatically willing to recognize His true identity and mission. Nazareth’s response anticipated the wider rejection He would face, even as He continued His ministry according to the Father’s purpose. Mrk 6:4 Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown,… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching in His hometown and faces rejection from those who are familiar with Him. 2. Hometown Refers to Nazareth, where Jesus grew up. The people here are skeptical of His authority and teachings. 3. Prophet A messenger of God, often facing rejection and persecution. Jesus identifies Himself with this role. 4. Household Represents Jesus' immediate family and close community, who struggle to accept His divine mission. 5. Offense The reaction of the people towards Jesus, indicating their disbelief and rejection of His message. Teaching Points The Challenge of FamiliarityFamiliarity can breed contempt, making it difficult for people to recognize the divine in the ordinary. We must guard against dismissing God's work in familiar settings. The Cost of Prophetic Ministry Being a messenger of God often involves facing rejection and misunderstanding, even from those closest to us. We should be prepared for this reality in our own lives. Faith Beyond Sight True faith requires seeing beyond the surface and recognizing God's work, even when it comes through familiar or unexpected sources. Honor and Respect We are called to honor and respect those who bring God's message, regardless of their background or our familiarity with them. Perseverance in Rejection Jesus' example teaches us to persevere in our mission, even when faced with rejection. Our identity and purpose are rooted in God's calling, not human approval. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 13:57?2. How does Matthew 13:57 illustrate the challenge of accepting familiar spiritual leaders? 3. What does "A prophet is not without honor" teach about recognizing God's messengers? 4. How can we overcome biases to honor God's work in familiar people? 5. In what ways does Matthew 13:57 connect with Jesus' rejection in Nazareth? 6. How can we apply Matthew 13:57 to respect spiritual authority in our lives? 7. Why did Jesus say, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown" in Matthew 13:57? 8. How does Matthew 13:57 challenge the acceptance of Jesus' authority in his own community? 9. What historical context explains the rejection of prophets in their hometowns as seen in Matthew 13:57? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13? (57) They were offended in him.--The word is used in the same sense as in Matthew 11:6. They could not reconcile the new wisdom and the claim which the teaching implied with the obscurity and commonness of the earlier life, and so they did not believe. A prophet is not without honour . . . The words in St. Mark include "among his kindred." The proverb seems to have been one often on our Lord's lips, and obviously tells of a prolonged experience of indifference and unbelief in all their many forms. In John 4:44, it appears, in a context which presents some difficulty, as giving the reason why our Lord, on leaving Judaea, went into Galilee. Verse 57. - And they were offended in him (Matthew 5:29, note). Their knowledge of the earthly conditions of his youth proved a stumbling block to their faith. But Jesus said unto them. He accepts the fact, but reminds them that they were under a special temptation thus to reject him. Even in his reproof he will call them to rise above their position. A prophet is not without honour. There will ever be some to honour him. He who speaks forth the mind of God shall not totally fail in any place save one. An encouragement and a warning. Save in his own country (ἐν τῇ πατρίδι). Better omit own, for αὐτοῦ is not genuine here (contrast Mark), and the insertion of ἰδίᾳ before πατρίδι, is not supported by enough authority. Mark adds, "and among his own kin." And in his own house. Possibly Jeremiah's experience (Jeremiah 11:21; Jeremiah 12:6) gave rise to this proverb. (On John 4:44, cf. ver. 54, note.) Matthew 13:57 shows Nazareth’s tragic response: they stumbled over Jesus’ humble familiarity and rejected the honor due Him. Jesus clarifies that such rejection is the common lot of prophets, especially among their own people. Scripture consistently portrays this pattern, urging modern readers to receive Christ—and His servants—with believing hearts rather than skeptical familiarity.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they took offense ἐσκανδαλίζοντο (eskandalizonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4624: From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure). at ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. But δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Only εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [his] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hometown πατρίδι (patridi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3968: Fatherland, one's native place. From parasemos; a father-land, i.e. Native town; heavenly home. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. his own αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. household οἰκίᾳ (oikia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. without honor.” ἄτιμος (atimos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 820: Without honor, despised. (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured. Additonal Resources Matthew 13:57 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 13:57 Bible Gateway Matthew 13:57 Bible.com Matthew 13:57 NIV |
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