“And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?”
All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. Isn't this Joseph's son? they asked — the initial response is positive: all spoke well of him and were amazed. The gracious words (logois tēs charitos) are the words of the kingdom — not harsh words but words of grace and invitation. The question isn't this Joseph's son? is the beginning of the rejection: the familiarity that knows Jesus as the carpenter's son cannot hold the claim he is making.
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