Matthew 13:57
And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
The verse records that Jesus was met with offense and dishonor in His own country, among His own people, and in His own household, showing that a prophet may lack honor among those closest to him. At Nazareth this meant rejection despite His wisdom, miracles, and power, because the people saw Him only as a carpenter's son and clung to prejudice and pride, refusing the evidence that He was the Messiah and Redeemer of Israel. His gracious teaching and mighty works stirred their jealousy and hatred instead of leading them to receive Him. Unbelief hinders His mighty working, so where it prevailed He did not do many mighty miracles.
Even where He was not received, He still found work to do on every hand by doing good where He lived and to those within His reach. As part of Christ's teaching and work, the verse gives lessons to guide believers and their ministry through all time. For a minister, the verse means less honor and success when settling and laboring among those who know him well and saw him grow up and mature, since familiarity makes them regard him as an equal and as a family member, beloved and pleasing socially but stripped of the dignity of his position, so his influence is weakened.
Laboring instead among brethren who are comparatively strangers gives much greater influence and is more in accordance with God's mind and will. The verse rebukes discontented wishers who neglect common opportunities while waiting for some great honorable work, teaching them instead to take up simple duties where God has placed them, deny selfish desires and worldly ambition, and stay awake to the needs of suffering humanity.