Verses 53-58
Matthew 13:53-Hebrews : . Jesus Rejected at Nazareth ( Mark 6:1-Joshua : *, cf. Luke 4:16-Amos :).— Mt. has already used Mark 4:35-: and Matthew 5. Perhaps the original reading in Matthew 13:55 is neither “ carpenter’ s son” nor “ carpenter” (Mk.), but, as in the Sinaitic Syriac version, “ Joseph’ s son.” It is a nice question whether in Matthew 13:58 Mt. is simply abbreviating Mk. or deliberately altering what seemed a disparagement of Jesus’ power, and making the absence of mighty works a punishment for unbelief.
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