Luke 4:24 net — And he added,“I tell you the truth, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.

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"And he added,“I tell you the truth, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown."

— Luke 4:24, NET Bible

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Luke 4 — Context

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Then he began to tell them,“Today this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read.”

22

All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said,“Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

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Jesus said to them,“No doubt you will quote to me the proverb,‘Physician, heal yourself!’ and say,‘What we have heard that you did in Capernaum, do here in your hometown too.’”

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And he added,“I tell you the truth, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.

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But in truth I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in Elijah’s days, when the sky was shut up three and a half years, and there was a great famine over all the land.

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Yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to a woman who was a widow at Zarephath in Sidon.

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

Luke 4:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 4:24 say?
Luke 4:24 in the NET Bible reads: “And he added,“I tell you the truth, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.”
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 (NET): “And he added,“I tell you the truth, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.” 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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