Jesussaidto them, "A prophetis not without honorexceptin his hometownand amonghis [own] relativesand in his [own] household."
Thereforethussaysthe LORDconcerningthe menof Anathoth,who seekyour life,saying,"Do not prophesyin the nameof the LORD,sothat you will not dieat our hand";
"For evenyour brothersand the householdof your father,Eventhey have dealttreacherouslywith you, Eventhey have criedaloudafteryou. Do not believethem, althoughthey may saynicethingsto you."
And they took offenseat Him. But Jesussaidto them, "A prophetis not without honorexceptin his hometownand in his [own] household."
Jesus wentout from thereand cameinto His hometown;and His disciplesfollowedHim.
And He said,"TrulyI sayto you, noprophetis welcomein his hometown.
For JesusHimselftestifiedthat a prophethasnohonorin his owncountry.
