Mark 6:4 nasb — Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own h…

NASB

"Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household.""

— Mark 6:4, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Mark 6:4 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Mark 6 — Context

1

Jesus went out from there and *came into His hometown; and His disciples *followed Him.

2

When the Sabbath came, 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?

3

"Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?" And they took offense at Him.

4

Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household."

5

And He could do no miracle there except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.

6

And He wondered at their unbelief. And He was going around the villages teaching.

7

And He *summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

Mark 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 6:4 say?
Mark 6:4 in the NASB reads: “Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household."”
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 (NASB): “Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household."” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2