Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
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But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Mark
GospelsBut they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive instruction.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,
2 Chronicles
History / EzraIn the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
Colossians
Pauline Epistles / PaulAnd it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesAnd after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel.
Judges
History / SamuelThere is no fear of God before their eyes.
Romans
Pauline EpistlesHe that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonI hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Ruth
HistoryShall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
Job
WisdomKnow ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
1 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesWhen Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Luke
GospelsAnd I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with thy height.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsAs the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid upon them.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielAnd Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets.
Zechariah
Minor ProphetsBut he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?