Thematic Bible: Discouragements of


Thematic Bible



and they were scandaliz'd at him. but Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own family. Verse ConceptsStumbling Over ChristUnderestimationProphecy Ignoredhonour





is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him. but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:

but in truth, added he, no prophet was ever well received in his own country. Verse ConceptsAffirmationsJesus The ProphetAcceptanceAppreciation For Pastorsheroesrecognitionwelcome

(tho' Jesus himself had declared, that a prophet is not honoured in his own country.) Verse ConceptsThe Witness Of ChristProphecy Ignored