And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
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Gill's Exposition
And he said, verily I say unto you,.... Another proverb in use among them, the meaning of which was well known to them, and was very appropriate to the present case:
no prophet is accepted in his…
Barnes' Notes
No prophet is accepted - Has honor, or is acknowledged as a prophet. See the notes at Mat 13:57.
Adam Clarke
No prophet is accepted - See on Mat 13:55-57 (note).
After Christ had vanquished the evil spirit, he made it appear how much he was under the influence of the good Spirit; and, having defended himself against the devil's assaults, he now begins to act…
Rejection by the Nazarenes
24. is accepted in his own country St Matthew adds (Mat 13:57) "and in his own house," implying that "neither did His brethren believe on Him." This curious psychological…
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