Mark 6:6 bbe — And he was greatly surprised because they had no faith. And he went about the country places teaching.

Bible in Basic English

"And he was greatly surprised because they had no faith. And he went about the country places teaching."

— Mark 6:6, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Mark 6:6 in Other Translations

1 version All translations

Mark 6 — Context

3

Is not this the woodworker, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were bitter against him.

4

And Jesus said to them, A prophet is nowhere without honour, but in his country, and among his relations, and in his family.

5

And he was unable to do any work of power there, but only to put his hands on one or two persons who were ill, and make them well.

6

And he was greatly surprised because they had no faith. And he went about the country places teaching.

7

And he gave orders to the twelve, and sent them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

8

And he said that they were to take nothing for their journey, but a stick only; no bread, no bag, no money in their pockets;

9

They were to go with common shoes on their feet, and not to take two coats.

Mark 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 6:6 say?
Mark 6:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he was greatly surprised because they had no faith. And he went about the country places teaching.”
Where is Mark 6:6 in the Bible?
Mark 6:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verse 6.
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 6:6.
What translation should I read Mark 6:6 in?
Mark 6:6 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 6:6?
Mark 6:6 reads (BBE): “And he was greatly surprised because they had no faith. And he went about the country places teaching.” 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