Bible Strands
Luke 4:24
Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the residents of Nazareth immediately after quoting a proverb about a physician healing himself.
The words — ἀμὴν (amēn) translates literally to "Amen" or "truly," and οὐδεὶς (oudeis) means "no one" or "not one."
The thread — The text records this same proverb in Mark 6:4, Matthew 13:57, and John 4:44, each noting a prophet's lack of honor at home.
Why it lands — The verse states a prophet's rejection in his hometown, which directly sets up the Elijah and widow example that follows.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
Cross-references
- Matthew 13:57 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
- John 4:44 Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.
- Mark 6:4 Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
- Acts 22:3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.
- Acts 22:18 and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’
- John 4:41 And many more believed because of His message.