Luke 4:24

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

Matthew 13:57

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

Acts 22:3

I am a Jew, born in the city of Tarsus in Cilicia. But I grew up here in Jerusalem where I was a student of Gamaliel and was taught to follow every single law of our ancestors. In fact, I was just as eager to obey God as any of you are today.

John 4:41

Many more Samaritans put their faith in Jesus because of what they heard him say.