Mark 6:4

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 6:4

BSB

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

AKJV

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.

CPDV

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."

ERV

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.

NHEB

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."

SMT

And Jesus said to them, That a prophet Is not unhonoured, except in his native land, and in kinsmen, and in his house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 6:4

ButG1161Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine saidG3004VerbuntothemG846AprophetG4396Noun Masculine isG2076Verb notG3756withouthonourG820Adjective butG1508Conjunction inG1722PrepositionhisownG846 countryG3968Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction amongG1722PrepositionhisownkinG4773Adjective andG2532Conjunction inG1722PrepositionhisownG846 houseG3614Noun Feminine

Commentary for Mark 6:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 6:4

Summary

Jesus affirms that prophets face rejection near home

Place

Nazareth

Event

Jesus teaches about prophet honor

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD