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to them

"to the crowd"

A prophet is not without honor, except

This sentence uses a double negative to create emphasis of the positive equivalent. AT: "A prophet is always honored, except" or "The only place a prophet is not honored is" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives)

to lay his hands on a few sick people

"Laying on hands" refers to a prophet or teacher placing his hands on someone and imparting either healing or a blessing. In this case, Jesus is healing people.