Matthew 13:57 - Exposition

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, 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. John 4:54 , note.)