John 4:44 nasb — For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.

NASB

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

— John 4:44, NASB

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John 4 — Context

41

Many more believed because of His word;

42

and they were saying to the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world."

43

After the two days He went forth from there into Galilee.

44

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

45

So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things that He did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they themselves also went to the feast.

46

Therefore He came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a royal official whose son was sick at Capernaum.

47

When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and was imploring Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death.

John 4:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:44 say?
John 4:44 in the NASB reads: “For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.”
Where is John 4:44 in the Bible?
John 4:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 44.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 4:44.
What translation should I read John 4:44 in?
John 4:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 4:44?
John 4:44 reads (NASB): “For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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