Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



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." Verse ConceptsStumbling Over ChristUnderestimationProphecy Ignoredhonour





Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters living here among us?" And they were led to doubt His true identity. Then Jesus said to them, "A prophet does not go without receiving honor, except in his own home town, and among his own relatives, and among his own family members."

And He said, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his own home town. Verse ConceptsAffirmationsJesus The ProphetAcceptanceAppreciation For Pastorsheroesrecognitionwelcome

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]. Verse ConceptsThe Witness Of ChristProphecy Ignored