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 were led to doubt His true identity. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet does not go without being honored, except in His own home town and among His own family members."
Luke 4:24
And He said, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his own home town.
John 4:44
For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet does not receive honor in his own country. [Note: Jesus' reference here to his "own country" means Judea, while in Matt., Mark and Luke it refers to Nazareth].