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Luke 4:24 Cross-References
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“And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.”
Luke 4:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 4:24
Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. The solemn formula amēn legō hymin (ἀμήν λέγω ὑμῖν, truly I say to you) introduces authoritative pronouncement. Jesus states a universal principle: prophets face rejection among those who knew them before their calling. The verb dektos (δεκτός, accepted/welcome) indicates not merely tolerated but genuinely received with honor and belief.This principle applied supremely to Jesus. Nazareth's rejection foreshadows Israel's rejection of Messiah. Familiarity blinds people to God's work in their midst. They judge by outward appearance...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 4:24
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“A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house.”
“For Jesus himself testified”
“A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.”
“'Hurry and get out of Jerusalem quickly”