Mark 6:3

Translations

Modern

Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.

Traditional

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

Literal

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?” And they were taking offense at Him.

Latin

Nonne hic est faber, filius Mariæ, frater Jacobi, et Joseph, et Judæ, et Simonis? nonne et sorores ejus hic nobiscum sunt? Et scandalizabantur in illo.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.

Notes

Mark 6:3–4

The people of Nazareth saw Jesus only as a carpenter (literally craftsman).
He is just a carpenter, the son of Mary: Calling Jesus the son of Mary instead of the son of Joseph likely means Joseph had died by then.
brother … his sisters: See study note on 3:31–35.
They were very offended: They believed Jesus was pretending to be someone he could not possibly be.

Mark 6:1–6

Nazareth’s rejection of Jesus stands in sharp contrast to the faith shown by others. The few miracles he did there also contrast with the greater displays of power seen in other places.

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Mary, Mother of Jesus The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

2nd Rejection at Nazarethc. AD 29

Related verses

Matthew 12:46
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
Matthew 13:55–57
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
John 6:42
They were asking, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then can He say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?”
Jude 1:1
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:
Matthew 11:6
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
Galatians 1:19
But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.
Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
Mark 15:40
And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
Luke 7:23
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
John 6:60–61
On hearing it, many of His disciples said, “This is a difficult teaching. Who can accept it?”
1 Corinthians 1:23
…but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
Isaiah 49:7
Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”

Parallels

Matthew 13:53–58 Luke 4:16–30

People

James: Jesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem church Joses: Brother of Jesus and son of Mary Jude: A brother of Jesus and author of the epistle Mary: Mother of Jesus; wife of Joseph Simon: Brother of Jesus, son of Mary and Joseph

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brother Brothers of Jesus Carpenter Herod, Herodian Family James (Person) Jesus Christ Joseph Joses Juda (Person) Judas Letter of James Mark, Gospel of Miracle Nazarene Nazareth Simon Teacher Work

Topics

Arts of The: Carpenter Carpentry: Jesus Christian Minister: Discouragements of James: An Apostle: Brother of Jesus James: Brother of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Brothers (Physical) of Jesus, the Christ: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Sisters of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Carpenter Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Nazareth Joseph: Husband of Mary Joses: One of the Physical Brothers of Jesus Judas (Jude): One of the Physical Half-Brothers of Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Poverty: Fulfilled Simon: A Physical Half-Brother of Jesus The Human Nature of Christ: Acknowledged by Men The Humility of Christ: On Account of, he Was Despised The Jews: Christ: Rejected By Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

Mark 6:3

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