Matthew 13:57They were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house."
The setting
Nazareth synagogue, Israel, ~30 AD. Jesus has just finished teaching with authority that amazed them, but now the mood has shifted to offense. He quotes this proverb knowing it will sting...
The emotion here: resigned sadness wrapped in gentle wisdom
The original word
atimos (ἄτιμος) — without honor, meaning deprived of the respect due to one's position
Why it matters
This was a common proverb in ancient cultures — similar sayings exist in Greek, Latin, and Jewish literature
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 13:57
Jesus isn't bitter — he's stating a universal human truth with sad acceptance
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus is complaining or bitter, but he's actually offering comfort — this rejection is normal, even for the Son of God.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 13:57
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 13:57 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 13:57 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is lonely, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include rejection, honor. Notable phrases: prophet is not without honor; except in his own country.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same lonely
“At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which is, being interpreted, "My God, my God, why h…”
— Mark 15:34
“Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house."”
— Mark 6:4
“About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?" That is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me…”
— Matthew 27:46
“Yahweh God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."”
— Genesis 2:18
“I am a brother to jackals, and a companion to ostriches.”
— Job 30:29
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