And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
And he didn't do many miracles there because they just wouldn't believe in him.
Even Jesus couldn't work miracles where people had already made up their minds against him.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, specifically after he returns to his hometown of Nazareth following his teachings and miracles in other areas. The people of Nazareth were offended by Jesus' claims because they knew him as the son of a local carpenter and were familiar with his ordinary family background, leading them to reject his divine authority. As a result, their lack of faith prevented Jesus from performing many miracles, illustrating a common theme in the New Testament where belief was necessary for God's power to be fully manifested.
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