John 4:44

Bible in Basic English 1965

For Jesus himself said that a prophet has no honour in the country of his birth.

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And they were bitter against him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is nowhere without honour but in his country and among his family.

And Jesus said to them, A prophet is nowhere without honour, but in his country, and among his relations, and in his family.

And he said to them, Truly I say to you, No prophet is honoured in his country.