Mat 13:55-57 | MHM | STEP | v. 55-56 : The people also looked down on Jesus because of his family. They said, Is not this the carpenter’s son? They thought it was an insult, forgetting that Joseph was from the family of David (Luke 1:27; Matthew 1:20 ). They called his mother simply “Mary,” as if her ordinary name made Jesus less important. They named his brothers—James, Joses, Simon, and Judas—and mentioned his sisters, saying his family was just like any other. They stumbled over these ordinary things and could not see who Jesus really was (Luke 2:34; Isaiah 8:14 ).

‏ Matthew 13:55-57

v. 55-56: The people also looked down on Jesus because of his family. They said, Is not this the carpenter’s son? They thought it was an insult, forgetting that Joseph was from the family of David (Luke 1:27; Matthew 1:20 ^a). They called his mother simply “Mary,” as if her ordinary name made Jesus less important. They named his brothers—James, Joses, Simon, and Judas—and mentioned his sisters, saying his family was just like any other. They stumbled over these ordinary things and could not see who Jesus really was (Luke 2:34; Isaiah 8:14 ^b).

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v. 57: Jesus saw their attitude and said, A prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own house (Matthew 13:57 ^c). He was not upset or angry but explained that it is normal for people to overlook what is familiar. Many times, people do not appreciate those close to them because they think they know them too well. Jesus did not let their rejection discourage him (Hebrews 12:2 ^d).