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Mark 6

Mark 6:4

The Rejection at Nazareth · Mark 6:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Jesus was saying to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his house.”
Latin
Et dicebat illis Jesus: Quia non est propheta sine honore nisi in patria sua, et in domo sua, et in cognatione sua.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”

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.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 13:53–58 Luke 4:16–30

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Mark, Gospel of Miracle Nazareth Prophecy Teacher

Topics

Christian Minister: Discouragements of Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Nazareth Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning