Luke 4:24

The Passion Translation

But let me tell you, no prophet is welcomed or honored in his own hometown.

Cross References

Matthew 13:57

And the people became offended and began to turn against him. Jesus said, “There’s only one place a prophet isn’t honored—his own hometown!”

John 4:41

resulting in many more coming to faith in him because of his message.

John 4:44

Now Jesus knew that prophets are honored everywhere except in their own hometown.

Acts 22:3

Then Paul said, “I am a Jewish man who was born in Tarsus, a city of Turkey. However, I grew up in this city and was properly trained in the Mosaic law and tutored by Rabbi Gamaliel according to our ancestral customs. I’ve been extremely passionate in my desire to please God, just as all of you are today.