Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
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Bible References
General references
Jeremiah 11:21
Therefore, here is what the Lord says concerning the people of Anathoth who want to take your life. They warn, “You must not prophesy in the name of Yahweh, or you will certainly die at our hand.”
Jeremiah 12:6 Even your brothers—your own father’s household—
even they were treacherous to you;
even they have cried out loudly after you.
Do not have confidence in them,
though they speak well of you.
even they were treacherous to you;
even they have cried out loudly after you.
Do not have confidence in them,
though they speak well of you.
Matthew 13:57
And they were offended by Him.
But Jesus said to them,“A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.”
But Jesus said to them,
Luke 4:24
He also said, “I assure you: No prophet is accepted in his hometown.
John 4:44
Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.