Matthew 13:56

Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to the residents of His hometown who are challenging His authority, immediately following their listing of His mother and brothers while marveling at His wisdom and works.

The words — ἀδελφαὶ (adelphai) literally means “sisters,” and πᾶσαι (pasai) means “all,” together stressing that every female sibling is known and present among the listeners.

The thread — The pattern of hometown skepticism and the rhetorical challenge to earthly origins run directly through Matthew 13:55 and Matthew 13:57.

Why it lands — It asks the reader to note how familiarity with Jesus’ family fuels doubt, requiring a clear distinction between ordinary lineage and the source of His teaching.

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