John 4:44

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

43After the two days he continued on to Galilee.

45But when he arrived in Galilee, the people welcomed him, because they had also been at the Passover feast and had seen everything he'd done in Jerusalem.

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Cross References

Mark 6:4“A prophet is treated with respect except in his home town, among his relatives, and within his own family,” Jesus told them.

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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