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Matthew 13:54 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Matthew 13:54 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 54 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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?”
Matthew 13:54 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:54
When he was come into his own country (εἰς τὴν πατρίδα αὐτοῦ)—The πατρίς (homeland, native place) refers to Nazareth (Mark 6:1; Luke 4:16), where Jesus grew up (Matthew 2:23). This return occurs after extensive Galilean ministry, making their rejection more culpable. He taught them in their synagogue—Despite knowing He would face rejection (Luke 4:24), Jesus faithfully proclaimed truth. The imperfect ἐδίδασκεν ('He was teaching') suggests sustained instruction, not a single sermon.Insomuch that they were astonished (ὥστε ἐκπλήσσεσθαι αὐτούς)—The verb ἐκπλήσσω means 'to strike out of one's sens...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 13:54
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“when Jesus had finished saying these things”
“saying”
“and his disciples followed him.”
“where he had been brought up. He entered”
“teaching in their synagogues”
“I will praise you.”
“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets”
“I will not seal my lips”
“he said to them”
“and those who were his own didn't receive him.”