Jesus set an example that even if a person has a rather common occupation, such as carpenter, farmer, factory worker, or truck driver, that person may still have great spiritual power. Spiritual power comes from God, not from education, occupation, or station in life. Some people from Jesus’ own country were amazed that this man whom they had always known, one who had grown up among them, could have such wisdom and power. Familiarity breeds contempt!
In discussing this situation, the people of that district reveal the fact that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was also the mother of at least six other children, born after Jesus. Jesus had at least four brothers and two sisters (who’s father was Joseph). This, of course, disproves the “perpetual virginity” doctrine being taught by some. Mary would not have been more holy, nor would she have been a better person, if she had been a “perpetual virgin.” In fact, a case can be made that she was a more dedicated believer because she was a good wife to Joseph, fulfilling her wifely role.