Verse 4

And Jesus said to them, A prophet is nowhere without honour, but in his country, and among his relations, and in his family.

Referenced Verses

  • John 4:44 : 44 For Jesus himself said that a prophet has no honour in the country of his birth.
  • Luke 4:24 : 24 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, No prophet is honoured in his country.
  • Jer 11:21 : 21 So this is what the Lord of armies has said about the men of Anathoth who have made designs against your life, saying, You are not to be a prophet in the name of the Lord, or death will overtake you by our hands:
  • Jer 12:6 : 6 For even your brothers, your father's family, even they have been untrue to you, crying loudly after you: have no faith in them, though they say fair words to you.
  • Matt 13:57 : 57 And they were bitter against him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is nowhere without honour but in his country and among his family.