Charles Ellicott Commentary Luke 4:24

"And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is acceptable in his own country." — Luke 4:24 (ASV)

No prophet is accepted.—The proverb is remarkable as our Lord quoted it at least twice, possibly more often:

1. on this His first visit after His baptism to Nazareth;
2. on His second visit (Matthew 13:57; Mark 6:4).

St. John’s reference to it (John 4:44) may have arisen from either of these two occasions, but it rather conveys the impression that the saying was often on the lips of Jesus.