a prophet has no honor in his own country

English

Etymology

Very likely to be from John 4:44 "(Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.)" Compare French nul n’est prophète en son pays.

Proverb

a prophet has no honor in his own country

1. Synonym of familiarity breeds contempt
   • 2011, Biblica, Holy Bible: New International Version, Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, →ISBN, Psalms 55:21:

     "(Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.)"