Matthew 13:54 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Into his own country— Nazareth is so called, because it was the town in which Jesus was brought up, and to distinguish it from Capernaum, where he commonly resided. This wisdom signifies this learning. They were amazed to find in our Lord such extraordinary learning, without having ever been taught by their doctors. These mighty works, in the Greek is δυναμεις, virtues. The word denotes both miracles, and the power of performing them.

Matthew 13:54

54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?