Mark 6:11 net — If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony…

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"If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”"

— Mark 6:11, NET Bible

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Mark 6 — Context

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He instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff– no bread, no bag, no money in their belts–

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and to put on sandals but not to wear two tunics.

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He said to them,“Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the area.

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If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”

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So they went out and preached that all should repent.

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They cast out many demons and anointed many sick people with olive oil and healed them.

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The Death of John the Baptist Now King Herod heard this, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying,“John the baptizer has been raised from the dead, and because of this, miraculous powers are at work in him.”

Mark 6:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:11 say?
Mark 6:11 in the NET Bible reads: “If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.””
Where is Mark 6:11 in the Bible?
Mark 6:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 11.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 6:11.
What translation should I read Mark 6:11 in?
Mark 6:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 6:11?
Mark 6:11 reads (NET): “If a place will not welcome you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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