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

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Matthew 13:57
And they found in him occasion for offense. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless it be in his own country and in his own house.
Luke 4:24
And he said: Verily I say to you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
John 4:44
for Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.