Matthew 13:53

Jesus in his hometown

53 When Jesus finished these parables, he departed.

Matthew 13:53 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 13:53

And it came to pass that, when Jesus had finished these
parables
Which he spoke both to the multitude from the ship, and to his disciples in the house,

he departed thence;
from the house in which he was, and the city of Capernaum, where he had some time been.

Matthew 13:53 In-Context

51 "Have you understood all these things?" Jesus asked. They said to him, "Yes."

52 Then he said to them, "Therefore, every legal expert who has been trained as a disciple for the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings old and new things out of their treasure chest."

53 When Jesus finished these parables, he departed.

54 When he came to his hometown, he taught the people in their synagogue. They were surprised and said, "Where did he get this wisdom? Where did he get the power to work miracles?

55 Isn't he the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother named Mary? Aren't James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas his brothers?