Luke 4:24
“And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, verily I say unto you,.... Another proverb in use among them, the meaning of which was well known to them,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
No prophet is accepted - Has honor, or is acknowledged as a prophet. See the notes at Mat 13:57.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
No prophet is accepted - See on Mat 13:55-57 (note).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 4:14-30
After Christ had vanquished the evil spirit, he made it appear how much he was under the influence of the good Spirit;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Luke 4:24-30
Rejection by the Nazarenes
24. is accepted in his own country St Matthew adds (Mat 13:57) "and in his own house,"…
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