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Matthew 13:57

What does Matthew 13:57 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 13:57 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 13:57 means

They are offended in him, and Jesus replies that a prophet is not without honor except in his own country and house. Jesus notes the predictable lack of respect from those who know him best—their familiarity breeds dismissal. This proverb explains why his miracles and teaching did not win universal approval at home. It underscores the paradox of revelation: those closest may be most resistant. The remark both explains and laments their unbelief without insisting on dramatic judgment here.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they were bitter against him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is nowhere without honour but in his country and among his family.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they were stumbled at him. And Jesus said to them, `A prophet is not without honour except in his own country, and in his own house:'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they were scandalized in his regard. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they were offended in him. And Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honour, unless in his country and in his house.

Context

This verse follows their questioning and records both their offense and Jesus’ sober observation. It explains the social dynamics behind their unbelief, prefiguring the narrative’s conclusion: limited works because of lack of faith.

v.56And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

v.57This passage

v.58And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Cross references

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

  • Acts 3:22

    Moses indeed said, A prophet shall the Lord God raise up unto you from among your brethren, like unto me; to him shall ye hearken in all things whatsoever he shall speak unto you.

  • Mark 6:3

    Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended in him.

  • Matthew 11:6

    And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.

  • Luke 7:23

    And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.

  • Isaiah 8:14

    And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

  • Isaiah 49:7

    Thus saith Jehovah, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers: Kings shall see and arise; princes, and they shall worship; because of Jehovah that is faithful, even the Holy One of Israel, who hath chosen thee.

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