Mark 6:4

Conservative English Version

But Jesus said, "Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their relatives and their own family."

Cross References

Jeremiah 11:21

Then the LORD said: Jeremiah, some men from Anathoth say they will kill you, if you keep on speaking for me.

Jeremiah 12:6

Even your own family has turned against you. They act friendly, but don't trust them. They're out to get you, and so is everyone else.

Matthew 13:57

So the people were very unhappy because of what he was doing. But Jesus said, "Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their own family."

Mark 6:1

Jesus left and returned to his hometown with his disciples.

Luke 4:24

But you can be sure that no prophets are liked by the people of their own hometown.

John 4:44

(SEE 4:43)