ACC ~ Mark 6 v1

HE TAUGHT IN SYNAGOGUE

Origen: “His own country” refers to Nazareth … because of the saying, “he shall be called a Nazarene.” [1] … In his own country Jesus was not held in honor, but he was held in honor among those who were “strangers from the covenants,” [2] the Gentiles. Only let it be noted that he taught in their synagogue, not separating from it, and not disregarding it. [3] COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW 10. 16. [4]

[1] Mt 2:23.

[2] Eph 2:12.

[3] Cf. Mt 13:54.

[4] TLG 2042.029, 10.16.32-34, 44-45, 49-50; ANF 9:424. He was less honored by those in the covenant than by those outside. In seeking his own, his own received him not.

HOW CAN ONE WHO IS EVERYWHERE BE SAID TO “COME TO” SOME PLACE?

PETER CHRYSOLOGUS: How can he be said to go out and to come in, whom no space can enclose? What country can be his, who made, and who possesses, the whole universe? In truth, Christ goes out and comes in not of himself, nor for himself, but in you, and on behalf of you, until he recovers you from your exile, and calls you home from your captivity. [1] SERMONS 49. [2]

[1] Gen 3:8; Ps 24:1; Mt 9:13; 18:11; Lk 15:4.

[2] Cetedoc 0227+, 49.8; GMI 119*. The eternal Son comes to our broken humanity as if our banishment from our native unfallen humanity were a breach to be overcome.