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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> Jesus said to them, &#8220A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.” <a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” <a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown, and among his relatives, and in his household." <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not dishonored except in his hometown and among his own relatives, and in his own household.” <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jesus said to them, &#8220A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his home town and among his own relatives and in his own household.” <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus was saying to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household.” <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor (respect) except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his household.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to them, &#8220A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his household.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jesus said, "Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their relatives and their own family." <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But Jesus told them, "The only place a prophet isn't honored is in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own house." <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said to them, "Prophets are respected everywhere except in their own hometown and by their relatives and their family." <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus had been telling them, "A prophet is without honor only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own home." <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to them, ?Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.? <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown, and among his relatives, and in his own house." <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house." <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kindred, and in his own house. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Jesus said to them, "There is no Prophet without honour except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own home." <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his relatives, and in his own house”; <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown, and among his relatives, and in his household." <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said to them -- 'A prophet is not without honour, except in his own country, and among his kindred, and in his own house;' <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said to them, That a prophet Is not unhonoured, except in his native land, and in kinsmen, and in his house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and in his own house, and among his own kindred. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house, and among his own kindred.” <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, There is no prophet who is insulted, except in his own city, and among his own brothers, and in his own house. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua said to them, “There is no Prophet who is despised except in his city and among his kindred and in his house.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house. <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them; <FR>A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, and among his relatives, and in his own house.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own family. <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family: <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Jesus said to them, "There is no Prophet without honour except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own home." <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them, <FR>"A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kindred, and in his own house."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Jesus said unto them, <FR>A prophet is nowhere less honoured, than in his own country, and among his relations, and his own family.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/6-4.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=1609" 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> …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. 4<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">“Only</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/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/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.">his</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3968.htm" title="3968: patridi (N-DFS) -- Fatherland, one's native place. From parasemos; a father-land, i.e. Native town; heavenly home.">hometown,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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.">among</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.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4773.htm" title="4773: syngeneusin (Adj-DMP) -- Akin to, related; subst: fellow countryman, kinsman. From sun and genos; a relative; by extension, a fellow countryman.">relatives,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/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.">his</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.">own</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikia (N-DFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">household</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētēs (N-NMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">a prophet</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/820.htm" title="820: atimos (Adj-NMS) -- Without honor, despised. (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured.">without honor.” </a> 5So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them.…<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/13-57.htm">Matthew 13:57</a> And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.” <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="/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="/matthew/10-24.htm">Matthew 10:24-25</a> A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. / It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! <a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a> For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. / Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” ... <a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a> He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51-52</a> You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/jeremiah/11-21.htm">Jeremiah 11:21</a> Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.” <a href="/ezekiel/3-6.htm">Ezekiel 3:6-7</a> not to the many peoples of unfamiliar speech and difficult language whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. / But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted. <a href="/1_samuel/8-7.htm">1 Samuel 8:7</a> And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king. <a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">1 Kings 19:10</a> “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.” <a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26</a> But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Jesus, said to them, A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.<a href="/jeremiah/11-21.htm">Jeremiah 11:21</a> Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:<a href="/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6</a> For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.<a href="/matthew/13-57.htm">Matthew 13:57</a> And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/malachi/2-9.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/mark/5-37.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Family</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Home</a> <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Hometown</a> <a href="/matthew/23-6.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/matthew/19-19.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Household</a> <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/22-24.htm">Kin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-15.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-35.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/matthew/13-57.htm">Nowhere</a> <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/mark/3-21.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/mark/5-37.htm">Save</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Country</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/12-20.htm">Family</a> <a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Home</a> <a href="/luke/4-23.htm">Hometown</a> <a href="/mark/7-6.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/mark/7-6.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/mark/6-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Household</a> <a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-6.htm">Kin</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/luke/9-58.htm">Nowhere</a> <a href="/mark/6-15.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Save</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>Then Jesus said to them This phrase indicates a direct communication from Jesus, emphasizing His role as a teacher and prophet. The context is Jesus speaking to those in Nazareth, His hometown, after being rejected by them. This reflects a pattern seen throughout the Gospels where Jesus often addresses disbelief and misunderstanding directly.“Only in his hometown Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, is the specific location referred to here. It was a small, insignificant village in Galilee, which is significant because it highlights the humility of Jesus' earthly origins. This phrase underscores the irony that those who knew Jesus best in His human life were the least likely to recognize His divine mission.among his relatives This highlights the familial context of Jesus' ministry. His relatives, who had known Him since childhood, struggled to accept His divine authority and mission. This reflects a broader theme in the Gospels where familiarity breeds contempt, and those closest to Jesus often failed to understand His true identity.and in his own household This phrase emphasizes the intimate setting of Jesus' rejection. It suggests that even His immediate family, including His brothers, did not initially believe in Him (<a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a>). This rejection fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant who is despised and rejected (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>).is a prophet without honor.” This statement connects Jesus to the Old Testament tradition of prophets who were often rejected by their own people (e.g., Jeremiah, Elijah). It underscores the theme of prophetic rejection and foreshadows the ultimate rejection Jesus would face in His crucifixion. This phrase also serves as a type of Christ, illustrating His role as the ultimate prophet who speaks God's truth but is not honored by His own.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching in His hometown. 2. <a href="/topical/p/prophet.htm">Prophet</a> A messenger chosen by God to deliver His word, often facing rejection. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hometown.htm">Hometown</a> Refers to Nazareth, where Jesus grew up and where He is currently teaching. 4. <a href="/topical/r/relatives.htm">Relatives</a> Jesus' family members, who are part of the community in Nazareth. 5. <a href="/topical/h/household.htm">Household</a> The immediate family and close community of Jesus, who are familiar with Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_rejection.htm">Understanding Rejection</a> Jesus' experience teaches us that rejection is a common experience for those who follow God's calling. We should not be discouraged when facing similar situations. <a href="/topical/f/familiarity_breeds_contempt.htm">Familiarity Breeds Contempt</a> The saying "familiarity breeds contempt" is evident here. Those closest to us may struggle to see the work God is doing in our lives. We must remain steadfast in our faith and mission. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_role.htm">Prophetic Role</a> As Christians, we are called to be prophetic in our culture, speaking truth even when it is unpopular or unwelcome. This requires courage and reliance on God's strength. <a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics.htm">Family Dynamics</a> Jesus' experience shows that family dynamics can be challenging, especially when faith is involved. We should approach these situations with grace and patience. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_mission.htm">Perseverance in Mission</a> Despite rejection, Jesus continued His mission. We are encouraged to persevere in our calling, trusting that God will use our efforts for His purposes.<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/what_does_'i_shall_not_be_moved'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'A prophet lacks honor'?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_organ_donation.htm">What does the Bible say about organ donation?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_no_honor.htm">What did Jesus mean by "A prophet lacks honor"?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_manage_family_issues.htm">How can I effectively manage family issues?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, etc. One reason for this is that it is almost natural for persons to hold of less account than they ought, those with whom they have been brought up and have lived on familiar terms. Prophets are commonly least regarded, and often most envied, in their own country. However unworthy may be the feeling, the inhabitants of a district, or members of a community, do not like to see one of themselves put above them, more especially a junior over a senior, or a man of humble origin over a man well born. But it should be remembered that God abhors the envious, and will withhold the wonders of his grace from those who grudge his gifts to others. The men of Nazareth, when they saw Christ eating, and drinking, and sleeping, and working at his trade, like others, despised him when he claimed respect and reverence as a Prophet, and especially because his relations according to the flesh were of humble condition; and Joseph more particularly, whom they supposed to be his real father, for they could not imagine or believe that he was born of a virgin, and had God alone for his Father. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. told ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. without honor ἄτιμος (atimos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_820.htm">Strong's 820: </a> Without honor, despised. (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured. only εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. 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. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. hometown, πατρίδι (patridi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3968.htm">Strong's 3968: </a> Fatherland, one's native place. From parasemos; a father-land, i.e. Native town; heavenly home. among 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. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. relatives, συγγενεῦσιν (syngeneusin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4773.htm">Strong's 4773: </a> Akin to, related; subst: fellow countryman, kinsman. From sun and genos; a relative; by extension, a fellow countryman. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [own] 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. household.” οἰκίᾳ (oikia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-4.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:4 Jesus said to them A prophet (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:5" /></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>