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The Nazareth Exception
Commentators highlight an apparent puzzle: Why would Jesus go to Galilee because a prophet has no honor there, only to be welcomed? The most common solution is that "his own country" refers specifically to his hometown of Nazareth, not all of Galilee. Jesus entered the broader region but intentionally bypassed Nazareth, where he knew he would be met with contempt, and instead went to other parts of Galilee like Cana.
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Albert Barnes
On John 4:44
18th Century
Theologian
For Jesus himself testified, and so forth. (See Barnes on Matthew 13:57.)
The connection of this verse with the preceding may be thu…
AT Robertson
On John 4:44
For Jesus himself testified (αυτος γαρ Ιησους εμαρτυρησεν). John's explanation of the conduct of Jesus by quoting a proverb often …
Charles Ellicott
On John 4:44
19th Century
Bishop
A prophet hath no honour.—The statement that a prophet has no honour in his own country is, at first thought, a strange e…
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John Calvin
On John 4:44
16th Century
Theologian
For Jesus himself testified. The apparent contradiction that strikes us here at first sight has given rise to various interpretations. The…
John Gill
On John 4:44
17th Century
Pastor
For Jesus himself testified
(Matthew 13:57) ;
that a prophet has no honour in his own…
Matthew Henry
On John 4:43–54
17th Century
Minister
The father was a nobleman, yet the son was sick. Honors and titles are no security from sickness and death. The greatest men must go themselves to …