Mark 6:4

Modern English Version

Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 11:21

Therefore thus says the Lord of the men of Anathoth who seek your life, saying, “Do not prophesy in the name of the Lord so that you not die by our hand.”

Jeremiah 12:6

For even your brothers and the household of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you. Indeed, they have cried aloud after you. Do not believe them though they speak fair words to you.

Matthew 13:57

And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house.”

Mark 6:1

He went away from there and came into His own country. And His disciples followed Him.

Luke 4:24

He also said, “Truly, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country.

John 4:44

For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.