John 4:44

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 4:44

BSB

Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown.

AKJV

For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet has no honor in his own country.

CPDV

For Jesus himself offered testimony that a Prophet has no honor in his own country.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 4:44

ForG1063Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine himselfG846 testifiedG3140Verb thatG3754ConjunctionaprophetG4396Noun Masculine hathG2192Verb noG3756 honourG5092Noun Feminine inG1722PrepositionhisownG2398Adjective countryG3968Noun Feminine

Commentary for John 4:44

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 4:44

Summary

Jesus notes prophets receive no honor from home regions

Place

Galilee

Event

Jesus states prophetic honor principle

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD