Matthew 13: Parables of the Kingdom

Jesus teaches the crowds in parables: the sower, the weeds among the wheat, the mustard seed, the leaven, the hidden treasure, the pearl, and the net. He explains why he speaks in parables, and his hometown of Nazareth then takes offense at him.

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According to Matthew 13:53-58, how did the people of Jesus's hometown respond to His teaching and miraculous powers?

They took offense at Him because they only knew Him as the carpenter's sonThey asked Him to become their permanent religious leaderThey immediately believed and honored Him as a prophetThey were indifferent and paid Him no attention