Luke 4:24

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 4:24

BSB

Then He added, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.

AKJV

And he said, Truly I say to you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

CPDV

Then he said: "Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country.

ERV

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is acceptable in his own country.

NHEB

He said, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.

SMT

And he said; Truly I say to you, That not any prophet is accepted in his country.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 4:24

AndG1161ConjunctionhesaidG2036 VerilyG281IsayG3004VerbuntoyouG5213 NoG3762 prophetG4396Noun Masculine isG2076Verb acceptedG1184Adjective inG1722PrepositionhisownG846 countryG3968Noun Feminine

Commentary for Luke 4:24

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

Overview of Luke 4:24

Summary

Prophet receives no honor among his own people

Place

Synagogue

Event

Universal principle stated

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD