John 4:44

For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet hath no honor in his own country.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

43And after two days he departed thence, and went into Cana of Galilee.

45And when He was come into Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all that he did in Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went to the feast.

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Cross References

Mark 6:4But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is nowhere less honoured, than in his own country, and among his relations, and his own family.

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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