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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/6.htm">New International Version</a> He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. <a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. <a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them. <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He was not able to do any work of power there, except having laid the hands on a few sick, He healed them. <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He could not do any miracle there except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He could do no miracle there except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He could do no miracle there except that He laid His hands upon a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He could do no miracle there except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He could not do a miracle there at all [because of their unbelief] except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He was not able to do a miracle there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So He was not able to do any miracles there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus could not work any miracles there, except to heal a few sick people by placing his hands on them. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He couldn't work any miracles there except to lay his hands on a few sick people and cure them. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> He was not able to perform any miracles there, except that he placed his hands on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> He couldn't perform a miracle there except to lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them. <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> He was not able to do a miracle there, except to lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people, and healed them. <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick persons, and healed them. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He could not do any miracle there, except that He laid His hands on a few who were out of health and cured them; and <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> He could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He was not able to do any mighty work there, except having put hands on a few sick, He healed [them]; <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He was not able to do any work of power there, except having laid the hands on a few sick, He healed them. <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he was not able there any mighty work to do, except on a few infirm people having put hands he did heal them; <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he could do no power there, except having laid his hands upon a few sick, he cured.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he could not do any miracles there, only that he cured a few that were sick, laying his hands upon them. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he was not able to perform any miracles there, except that he cured a few of the infirm by laying his hands on them. <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he could not perform even a single miracle there, except that he laid his hand on a few sick people and healed them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he was not able to do even one powerful work there, but only laid his hands upon a few sick folks and healed them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he was unable to do any mighty deed there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick persons and cured them; <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He was not able to do any miracle there, except laying hands on a few sick people, He healed them. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he could not do there any miracle, except that laying his hands on a few sick persons he cured them. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there, <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He could not do any miracle there, except that He laid His hands on a few who were out of health and cured them; and <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He could there do no mighty work, except that, laying His hands on a few sick people, He healed them. <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He could do no miracle there, only laying his hands on a few sick people He healed them; <a href="/parallel/mark/6-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1618" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">The Rejection at Nazareth</a> …4Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: edynato (V-IIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">He could not</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">perform</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudemian (Adj-AFS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">any</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">miracles</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">except</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epitheis (V-APA-NMS) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">to lay</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/3641.htm" title="3641: oligois (Adj-DMP) -- Puny; especially neuter somewhat.">on a few</a> <a href="/greek/732.htm" title="732: arrōstois (Adj-DMP) -- Infirm, sick, ill, feeble, sickly. Infirm.">of the sick</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: etherapeusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">and heal them.</a> 6And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Matthew 13:58</a> And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief. <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” <a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Luke 4:24</a> Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown. <a href="/luke/9-41.htm">Luke 9:41</a> “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” <a href="/john/4-48.htm">John 4:48</a> Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” <a href="/john/12-37.htm">John 12:37</a> Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a> God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Romans 9:32</a> Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, <a href="/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19</a> So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/2_kings/5-11.htm">2 Kings 5:11-12</a> But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. <a href="/2_kings/13-19.htm">2 Kings 13:19</a> But the man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck down Aram until you had put an end to it. But now you will strike down Aram only three times.” <a href="/isaiah/53-1.htm">Isaiah 53:1</a> Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? <a href="/jeremiah/32-27.htm">Jeremiah 32:27</a> “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me? <a href="/ezekiel/12-2.htm">Ezekiel 12:2</a> “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands on a few sick folk, and healed them.<a href="/mark/9-23.htm">Mark 9:23</a> Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.<a href="/genesis/19-22.htm">Genesis 19:22</a> Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.<a href="/genesis/32-25.htm">Genesis 32:25</a> And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/5-3.htm">Able</a> <a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/2-1.htm">Few</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-58.htm">Folk</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/mark/3-15.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/mark/2-17.htm">Health</a> <a href="/mark/2-17.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/matthew/25-44.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Miracle</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Power</a> <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Save</a> <a href="/mark/2-17.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-19.htm">Able</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/8-7.htm">Few</a> <a href="/john/5-3.htm">Folk</a> <a href="/mark/7-2.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Health</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Infirm</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/mark/6-52.htm">Miracle</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/mark/14-57.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Power</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Save</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/mark/9-28.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So He could not perform any miracles there, This phrase highlights the limitations Jesus faced in His hometown of Nazareth due to the unbelief of the people. The context is crucial here; Jesus had returned to Nazareth, where He was well-known, and the familiarity of the people with His earthly family led to skepticism about His divine authority. This reflects a broader biblical theme where faith is often a prerequisite for experiencing God's power (<a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Matthew 13:58</a>). The phrase does not imply a lack of power on Jesus' part but rather a lack of receptivity among the people. This situation is reminiscent of the Old Testament prophets who were often rejected by their own people (<a href="/jeremiah/11-21.htm">Jeremiah 11:21</a>).except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them. Despite the general unbelief, Jesus' compassion is evident as He still heals a few individuals. The act of laying hands is significant in Jewish culture, symbolizing the transfer of blessing or authority (<a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Genesis 48:14</a>). This action by Jesus demonstrates His willingness to heal and bless those who have even a small measure of faith. The healing of the sick serves as a testament to His divine nature and fulfills the messianic prophecies of <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a>, which speak of the Messiah bearing our infirmities. This phrase also connects to other instances in the Gospels where Jesus heals those who come to Him in faith, underscoring the importance of belief in His ministry (<a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Mark 5:34</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is in His hometown of Nazareth, where He faces unbelief from those who knew Him growing up. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a> A small town in Galilee, known as Jesus' hometown. The people here are skeptical of Jesus' authority and power. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sick.htm">The Sick</a> Individuals in Nazareth who, despite the general unbelief, receive healing from Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_faith.htm">The Power of Faith</a> Faith is a crucial element for experiencing the fullness of God's work. The lack of faith in Nazareth limited the miracles Jesus could perform. <a href="/topical/f/familiarity_breeds_contempt.htm">Familiarity Breeds Contempt</a> Sometimes, those closest to us may struggle to see God's work in our lives due to preconceived notions or familiarity. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_responsibility.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility</a> While God is sovereign, human unbelief can hinder the manifestation of His power in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_receptive_heart.htm">The Importance of a Receptive Heart</a> A few in Nazareth were healed, showing that even in an environment of unbelief, a receptive heart can still receive God's blessings. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Jesus continued His ministry despite rejection, teaching us to persevere in our calling even when faced with skepticism or opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a> <a href="/q/why_couldn't_jesus_do_miracles_in_mark_6_5.htm">In Mark 6:5, why would an all-powerful Jesus be unable to perform miracles in His hometown due to their unbelief? </a> <a href="/q/are_levitation_tricks_real_or_fake.htm">Are levitation tricks genuine or just illusions?</a> <a href="/q/bible_on_monogamous_same-sex_ties.htm">What is Christ Embassy's Atmosphere for Miracles?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_miracles_common_in_religious_areas.htm">Why do miracle claims mostly come from highly religious societies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) He laid his hands.--St. Matthew says simply, "not many miracles." The fuller description is peculiar to St. Mark.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 5, 6. - And he could there do no mighty work. This is a remarkable expression. He could do no mighty work there. The words imply want of power - that in some sense or other he was unable to do it. He did indeed perform some miracles. He laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them; but he wrought none of his greater miracles there. Of course, even these less striking miracles ought to have sufficed. in a miracle there must be the suspension of some known law of nature; and one clear instance of such suspension ought to be as conclusive as a hundred. Then it must be remembered that it is not God's method in his dealings with his creatures to force conviction upon them when the ordinary means prove insufficient. For men's actions must be free if they are to be made the test of judgment, and they would not be free if God constrained men to obey his will. The men of Nazareth had sufficient evidence had they not chosen to be blinded, and a greater amount of evidence would only have increased their condemnation. So their unbelief thwarted his purposes of mercy, and he went in and out amongst them like one hampered and disabled, marvelling at their unbelief, or rather marveling because of their unbelief (διὰ τὴν ἀπιστίαν αὐτῶν). The condition of mind of these Nazarenes was what caused amazement to the Saviour. At length he turned away from Nazareth, never, so far as we know, to visit it again; for this was their second opportunity, and the second occasion which they deliberately rejected him. What, however, they refused he immediately offered to others. He was not discouraged. He went round about the villages teaching. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He could not ἐδύνατο (edynato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. perform ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. [any] οὐδεμίαν (oudemian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. miracles δύναμιν (dynamin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. there, ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. except εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. to lay ἐπιθεὶς (epitheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. [His] τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. on a few ὀλίγοις (oligois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3641.htm">Strong's 3641: </a> Puny; especially neuter somewhat. of the sick ἀρρώστοις (arrōstois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_732.htm">Strong's 732: </a> Infirm, sick, ill, feeble, sickly. Infirm. [and] heal [them]. ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:5 He could do no mighty work there (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>