Luke 4:24 cpdv — Then he said: “Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Luke 4:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 4 — Context

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Then he began to say to them, “On this day, this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

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And everyone gave testimony to him. And they wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from his mouth. And they said, “Is this not the son of Joseph?”

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And he said to them: “Certainly, you will recite to me this saying, ‘Physician, heal yourself.’ The many great things that we have heard were done in Capernaum, do here also in your own country.”

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

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In truth, I say to you, there were many widows in the days of Elijah in Israel, when the heavens were closed for three years and six months, when a great famine had occurred throughout the entire land.

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And to none of these was Elijah sent, except to Zarephath of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.

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And there were many lepers in Israel under the prophet Elisha. And none of these was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian.”

Luke 4:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:24 say?
Luke 4:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then he said: “Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country. ”
Where is Luke 4:24 in the Bible?
Luke 4:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 24.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 4:24.
What translation should I read Luke 4:24 in?
Luke 4:24 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 Luke 4:24?
Luke 4:24 reads (CPDV): “Then he said: “Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted 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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