Luke 4:24 web — He said, "Most certainly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.

World English Bible

"He said, "Most certainly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown."

— Luke 4:24, World English Bible

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Luke 4 — Context

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He began to tell them, "Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

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All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"

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He said to them, "Doubtless you will tell me this parable, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in your hometown.'"

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He said, "Most certainly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.

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But truly I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land.

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Elijah was sent to none of them, except to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.

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There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them 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 World English Bible reads: “He said, "Most certainly I tell you, 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 (WEB): “He said, "Most certainly I tell you, 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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