John 4:44

For Jesus himself gave testimony that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

In Context

43Now after two days, he departed thence, and went into Galilee.

45And when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things he had done at Jerusalem on the festival day; for they also went to the festival day.

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Cross References

Mark 6:4And Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and in his own house, and among his own kindred.

Matthew Henry on John 4:44-54

The Nobleman's Son Restored. 43 Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. 44 For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. 45 Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilæans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. 46 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. 47 When he heard that Jesus was… Read the whole commentary →

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