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What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? <a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?” <a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? <a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles? <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Sabbath having come, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many hearing were astonished, saying, "From where to this man are these things, and what is the wisdom having been given to Him, even the miracles such as are done by His hands? <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands! <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and the many listeners were astonished, saying, “Where did this man learn these things, and what is this wisdom that has been given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands? <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and the many listeners were astonished, saying, &#8220Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands? <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue; and the many listeners were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands? <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many listeners were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given to this man, and such miracles as these performed by His hands? <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many who listened to Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things [this knowledge and spiritual insight]? What is this wisdom [this confident understanding of the Scripture] that has been given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands? <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things? ” they said. “What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are these miracles performed by his hands? <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. &#8220Where did this man get these things?&#8221 they said. &#8220What is this wisdom given to Him, and how are these miracles performed by His hands? <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and, What is the wisdom that is given unto this man, and what mean such mighty works wrought by his hands? <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The next Sabbath he taught in the synagogue. Many of the people who heard him were amazed and asked, "How can he do all this? Where did he get such wisdom and the power to work these miracles? <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and, What is the wisdom that is given unto this man, and what mean such mighty works wrought by his hands? <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the day of worship came, he began to teach in the synagogue. He amazed many who heard him. They asked, "Where did this man get these ideas? Who gave him this kind of wisdom and the ability to do such great miracles? <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> On the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue. Many people were there; and when they heard him, they were all amazed. "Where did he get all this?" they asked. "What wisdom is this that has been given him? How does he perform miracles? <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were utterly amazed. "Where did this man get all these things?" they asked. "What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What great miracles are being done by his hands! <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. ?Where did this man get these ideas?? they asked. ?What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles? <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did he get these ideas? And what is this wisdom that has been given to him? What are these miracles that are done through his hands? <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things?" and, "What is the wisdom that is given to this man, that such mighty works come about by his hands? <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given to him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the Sabbath He proceeded to teach in the synagogue; and many, as they heard Him, were astonished. "Where did he acquire all this?" they asked. "What is this wisdom that has been given to him? And what are these marvellous miracles which his hands perform? <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> When the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things?” and, “What is the wisdom that is given to this man, that such mighty works come about by his hands? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Sabbath having come, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing were astonished, saying, “From where [did] this One [hear] these things? And what [is] the wisdom that was given to Him, that also such mighty works are done through His hands? <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the Sabbath having come, He began to teach in the synagogue; and many hearing were astonished, saying, "From where to this man are these things, and what is the wisdom having been given to Him, even the miracles such as are done by His hands? <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and sabbath having come, he began in the synagogue to teach, and many hearing were astonished, saying, 'Whence hath this one these things? and what the wisdom that was given to him, that also such mighty works through his hands are done? <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And sabbath having come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing were struck with amazement, saying, Whence to this one these things? and what this wisdom given to him, that such powers are done by his hands?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were in admiration at his doctrine, saying: How came this man by all these things? and what wisdom is this that is given to him, and such mighty works as are wrought by his hands? <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the Sabbath arrived, he began to teach in the synagogue. And many, upon hearing him, were amazed at his doctrine, saying: “Where did this one get all these things?” and, “What is this wisdom, which has been given to him?” and, “Such powerful deeds, which are wrought by his hands!” <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him? What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands! <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When the sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were surprised, and said, Whence did he receive all this? and what wisdom is this which is given to him, that wonders like these are wrought by his hands? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when it was The Sabbath, he began to teach in the synagogue and many who heard were amazed and they were saying, “From where does this man have these things? What is this wisdom given to him that mighty works like these should be done by his hands?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when the sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue. And many that heard him were astonished, and said: Whence has this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given to him, that even such mighty deeds are done by his hands? <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and it being the Sabbath day, He began to preach in the synagogue: and many hearing were astonished, saying, Whence are these things to this one? and, What wisdom is given unto Him? Such miracles are wrought by His hands. <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when the sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many when they heard him were amazed, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and what is the wisdom given to him, that even such miracles are done by his hands? <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles? <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On the Sabbath He proceeded to teach in the synagogue; and many, as they heard Him, were astonished. "Where did he acquire all this?" they asked. "What is this wisdom that has been given to him? And what are these marvellous miracles which his hands perform? <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when the sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many, hearing Him, were astonished, saying, "Whence hath this Man these things?" And, "What is the wisdom which is given to This Man?" And, "Such mighty works are wrought by His hands!" <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and when the sabbath was come, He began to teach in the synagogue: and many that heard Him were astonished, and said, From whence hath He these things? and what is this wisdom which is given unto Him, that even such mighty things are done by his hands? <a href="/parallel/mark/6-2.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=1579" 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> 1Jesus went on from there and came to His hometown, accompanied by His disciples. 2<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbatou (N-GNS) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">the Sabbath</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenou (V-APM-GNS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came,</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">He began</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskein (V-PNA) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">to teach</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgē (N-DFS) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogue,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">who heard Him</a> <a href="/greek/1605.htm" title="1605: exeplēssonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To strike with panic or shock; I amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment.">were astonished.</a> <a href="/greek/4159.htm" title="4159: Pothen (Adv) -- From the base of posis with enclitic adverb of origin; from which or what place, state, source or cause.">“Where did</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this man get</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these ideas?”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">they asked.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">“</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">What is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">this</a> <a href="/greek/4678.htm" title="4678: sophia (N-NFS) -- Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.">wisdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dotheisa (V-APP-NFS) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">He has been given?</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And how can</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginomenai (V-PPM/P-NFP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">He perform</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheirōn (N-GFP) -- A hand. "></a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toiautai (DPro-NFP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameis (N-NFP) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">miracles?</a> 3Isn’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.…<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/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54-58</a> Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. / “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? / Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” ... <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-30</a> Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ... <a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a> The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?” <a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a> When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. <a href="/luke/2-47.htm">Luke 2:47</a> And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers. <a href="/john/6-42.htm">John 6:42</a> 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?’” <a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46</a> “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. <a href="/john/4-44.htm">John 4:44</a> Now He Himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in his own hometown. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a> And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ... <a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a> The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ... <a href="/ezekiel/33-30.htm">Ezekiel 33:30-33</a> As for you, son of man, your people are talking about you near the city walls and in the doorways of their houses. One speaks to another, each saying to his brother, ‘Come and hear the message that has come from the LORD!’ / So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15-19</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. / This is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God or see this great fire anymore, so that we will not die!” / Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well. ... <a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Psalm 78:2-4</a> I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning, / that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. / We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From where has this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given to him, that even such mighty works are worked by his hands?he began.<a href="/mark/1-21.htm">Mark 1:21,22,39</a> And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught… <a href="/luke/4-15.htm">Luke 4:15,31,32</a> And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all… From.<a href="/john/6-42.htm">John 6:42</a> And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?<a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a> And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?<a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13,14</a> Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Acquire</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/mark/5-36.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/mark/4-2.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/mark/3-4.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/mark/4-2.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Whence</a> <a href="/matthew/15-16.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Works</a> <a href="/matthew/26-10.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Acquire</a> <a href="/mark/6-51.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/mark/12-11.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Whence</a> <a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Works</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Wrought</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>When the Sabbath came The Sabbath, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, was a day of rest and worship for the Jewish people, as commanded in <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>. It was customary for Jews to gather in synagogues for prayer and teaching. Jesus often used the Sabbath as an opportunity to teach, emphasizing the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets in Himself (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).He began to teach in the synagogue Synagogues were central to Jewish community life, serving as places of worship, education, and legal proceedings. Jesus teaching in the synagogue aligns with His role as a rabbi or teacher, a respected position in Jewish society. His teaching often challenged traditional interpretations, emphasizing the spirit rather than the letter of the Law (<a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a>).and many who heard Him were astonished The astonishment of the listeners reflects the authority and wisdom with which Jesus spoke, distinguishing Him from other teachers of the Law. This reaction is consistent with other accounts of Jesus' teaching, where His insights and understanding of Scripture left audiences amazed (<a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Luke 4:32</a>).“Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked The question highlights the perceived incongruity between Jesus' humble origins and His profound teaching. Jesus, known as the carpenter's son from Nazareth, did not have formal rabbinical training, which puzzled those who heard Him (<a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a>).“What is this wisdom He has been given? The wisdom of Jesus is a recurring theme in the Gospels, often linked to His divine nature and mission. This wisdom is seen as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, such as <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a>, which speaks of the Spirit of wisdom resting upon Him.And how can He perform such miracles? The miracles of Jesus served as signs of His divine authority and the inauguration of God's Kingdom on earth. They fulfilled prophecies like those in <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which describe the miraculous works of the coming Messiah. The people's amazement at His miracles underscores their recognition of something extraordinary, yet they struggled to reconcile this with their expectations of the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, teaching in the synagogue with wisdom and performing miracles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_synagogue.htm">The Synagogue</a> A place of Jewish worship and teaching, where Jesus often taught. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sabbath.htm">The Sabbath</a> The Jewish day of rest and worship, significant for communal gatherings and teaching. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The people present in the synagogue who were astonished by Jesus' teachings and miracles. 5. <a href="/topical/n/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a> Jesus' hometown, where this event takes place, and where familiarity breeds skepticism.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus'_teaching.htm">The Authority of Jesus' Teaching</a> Jesus' wisdom and authority come from God, not human institutions. This challenges us to seek divine wisdom over worldly credentials. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_miracles.htm">The Power of Miracles</a> Miracles serve as a testament to Jesus' divine nature and authority. Believers are called to recognize and testify to God's power in their lives. <a href="/topical/f/familiarity_and_unbelief.htm">Familiarity and Unbelief</a> Familiarity can breed contempt and unbelief. We must guard against dismissing God's work due to preconceived notions or familiarity. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_sabbath.htm">The Role of the Sabbath</a> The Sabbath is a time for rest and spiritual renewal. It is an opportunity to engage deeply with God's Word and community. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_astonishment.htm">Responding to Astonishment</a> Astonishment should lead to faith and deeper inquiry, not skepticism. We are encouraged to respond to God's work with openness and belief.<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_no_non-christian_witnesses_to_resurrection.htm">Why does Jesus' resurrection have no contemporary witnesses outside Christian texts?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_miracles_common_in_religious_areas.htm">Why do miracle claims mostly come from highly religious societies?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_''no_other_name_under_heaven''.htm">Did Jesus violate the Sabbath law?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_no_honor.htm">What did Jesus mean by "A prophet lacks honor"?</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>(2) Many hearing him.--The better MSS. give, "the many," i.e., the majority of those who were present.Such mighty works.--As the Evangelist notes in <a href="/mark/6-5.htm" title="And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands on a few sick folk, and healed them.">Mark 6:5</a> that no mighty work had been done in Nazareth, these must refer to what had been reported there.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - As usual, he made the sabbath the special time for his teaching. And many hearing him were astonished. They were astonished at the ability, the sublimity, the holiness of his teaching, as well as at the signs and wonders by which he confirmed it. "Many" hearing him; not all. Some listened with faith; but "the many" (there is some authority for οἱ πολλοὶ)were envious of him. Whence hath this man these things? The expression, "this man," is repeated, according to the best authorities, in the next clause, What is the wisdom that is given (not "unto him," but) unto this man? There is a contemptuous tone about the expression. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] Sabbath σαββάτου (sabbatou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. came, γενομένου (genomenou) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. He began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to teach διδάσκειν (didaskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <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. synagogue, συναγωγῇ (synagōgē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. who heard [Him] ἀκούοντες (akouontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. were astonished. ἐξεπλήσσοντο (exeplēssonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1605.htm">Strong's 1605: </a> To strike with panic or shock; I amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment. “Where [did] Πόθεν (Pothen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4159.htm">Strong's 4159: </a> From the base of posis with enclitic adverb of origin; from which or what place, state, source or cause. this [man get] τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. these [ideas]?” ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. they asked. λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “What [is] τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. [this] ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <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. wisdom σοφία (sophia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4678.htm">Strong's 4678: </a> Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. He has been given? δοθεῖσα (dotheisa) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. And [how can] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He perform γινόμεναι (ginomenai) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. such τοιαῦται (toiautai) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). miracles? δυνάμεις (dynameis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:2 When the Sabbath had come he began (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:3" /></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>