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Matthew 13:53

What does Matthew 13:53 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 13:53 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 13:53 means

Having finished the parables, Jesus departs. This transitional statement signals the end of the teaching segment and the move to a new scene. It gives narrative closure to the extended parabolic instruction and prepares the reader for a shift from public teaching to a concrete encounter in Jesus’ hometown. The verse simply marks movement in the storyline, implying that the lessons planted will be applied and tested in the events that follow.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when Jesus had come to the end of these stories he went away from there.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these similes, he removed thence,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And it came to pass: when Jesus had finished these parables, he passed from thence.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these parables he withdrew thence.

Context

This verse closes the parable section and transitions the narrative to Jesus’ travel and teaching in his own country. The shift matters because it situates the earlier teachings in impending real-life response—Jesus will now face skepticism and unbelief at home.

v.52And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

v.53This passage

v.54And coming 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?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 4:33

    And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it;

  • Matthew 7:28

    And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:

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