Mark 6:4 kjv — But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his ow…

King James Version

"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."

— Mark 6:4, King James Version

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Mark 6 — Context

1

And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.

2

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?

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Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

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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.

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And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

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And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

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And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Mark 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 6:4 say?
Mark 6:4 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Mark 6:4 in the Bible?
Mark 6:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 4.
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 6:4.
What translation should I read Mark 6:4 in?
Mark 6:4 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 6:4?
Mark 6:4 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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