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 took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is treated with honor everywhere except in his native place and at his home."
Luke 4:24
I tell you," said he, "no prophet is welcome in his own country.
John 4:44
for he himself declared that a prophet is not honored in his own country.