Luke 4:24

Free Bible Version

But I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.

Cross References

Matthew 13:57

And so they refused to believe in him. “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his homeland and in his family,” Jesus told them.

John 4:41

and because of what he told them many more trusted in him.

John 4:44

Jesus himself had made the comment that a prophet is not respected in his own country.

Acts 22:3

“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia,” he began. “However, I was brought up here in this city, and sat at the feet of Gamaliel. I was taught to strictly observe the law of our fathers. I was zealous for God, just like all of you here today,