Matthew 13:55
“Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?”

What does Matthew 13:55 mean?
Matthew 13:55 (KJV) states, "Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?" This verse comes from the New Testament of the Bible and is part of a larger passage in which Jesus visits his hometown of…
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In the Gospel of Matthew, amidst the accounts of miracles and parables, we come across a profound moment of revelation and skepticism in Matthew 13:55, which states, "Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Recognition and Understanding of Christ's Humanity
Heavenly Father, I come before You in humble reverence, acknowledging the mystery of Your Son, Jesus Christ, the carpenter's son. I bow my head in gratitude for the gift of salvation through Him, whose life opens our eyes to the fullness of Your love and mercy. Lord, in Matthew…
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