Matthew 13:57

“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.”

"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." - Matthew 13:57
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What does Matthew 13:57 mean?

Matthew 13:57 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "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." This verse comes in the context of Jesus' visit to his hometown of Nazareth. He had been…

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The Unrecognized Messenger: Honoring Familiarity with Reverence

Matthew 13:57 reads, "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." This verse encapsulates the profound tension that often arises when familiarity meets divinity. Jesus, the Messiah…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Honor

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in this moment of reflection and prayer, I am reminded of the profound truth found in the words of our Lord Jesus as recorded in Matthew 13:57, where He declared, "And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not…

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