But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Parallel translations
- WEB Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.”
- BSB Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
- NKJV But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.”
- NASB Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not dishonored except in his hometown and among his own relatives, and in his own household.”
- NLT Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.”
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Jesus observes that a prophet is honored everywhere except in his hometown and among his own.
Overview
Jesus identifies himself within the prophetic tradition, often rejected by those closest to them. The proverb explains the unbelief of Nazareth and foreshadows wider rejection by his own people. It reminds us that proximity to Christ is no substitute for faith in him.
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Cross-references · 5
- John 4:44For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.
- Luke 4:24And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
- Matt 13:57And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
- Jer 12:6For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
- Jer 11:21Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:
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