And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
And they were totally put off by him. But Jesus told them, 'A prophet gets respect everywhere except in their hometown and with their own family.'
Sometimes the people closest to you are the last ones to see your purpose.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth after gaining fame for his teachings and miracles in other regions. The local people, who knew him as the son of a carpenter, were offended by his authority and wisdom, refusing to accept him as a prophet because of his familiar background. This incident reflects a common theme in Jewish history where prophets, like Jeremiah or Ezekiel, often faced rejection from their own communities.
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