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Matthew 13:58

What does Matthew 13:58 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 13:58 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 13:58 means

Because of their unbelief, Jesus did not do many mighty works there. The verse shows a direct link between lack of faith and limitation to Jesus’ activity. It underscores the role of human receptivity in the unfolding of God’s power: unbelief constrains blessing. The statement is not about a lack of divine ability but about God choosing to respond to faith. It closes the chapter with a sober reminder that spiritual openness matters for experiencing God’s works.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the works of power which he did there were small in number because they had no faith.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he did not there many mighty works, because of their unbelief.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he wrought not many miracles there, because of their unbelief.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he did not there many works of power, because of their unbelief.

Context

This final verse concludes the chapter by connecting teaching with real-world reception. After extensive parables about hearing, growth, and judgment, the narrative ends with a concrete instance where unbelief limited Jesus’ ministry—illustrating the chapter’s main themes about response.

v.57And 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.

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Cross references

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

  • Luke 4:25

    But of a truth I say unto you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there came a great famine over all the land;

  • Hebrews 3:12

    Take heed, brethren, lest haply there shall be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God:

  • Romans 11:20

    Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

  • Hebrews 4:6

    Seeing therefore it remaineth that some should enter thereinto, and they to whom the good tidings were before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,

  • Mark 6:5

    And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

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