Mark Chapter 6

Jesus Rejected at Nazareth

1☆ And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. Parallel theme: Matthew 2:23

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? Parallel theme: Matthew 4:23, John 6:42, 7:15

3☆ 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. Parallel theme: Mark 15:40, Isaiah 49:7, Matthew 11:6, 12:46, John 6:42, 14:22, Acts 1:13, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Galatians 1:19, Jude 1:1 +5

4☆ But Jesus said unto them, A prophetProphet: προφήτης (Prophētēs). The Greek prophētēs (προφήτης) denotes a prophet—one who speaks forth God's message. Jesus was recognized as 'a prophet mighty in deed and word' (Luke 24:19), fulfilling and surpassing the prophetic office. is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. Prophecy: Jeremiah 11:21, Matthew 13:57, Luke 4:24, John 4:44. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 12:6

5☆ And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. Parallel theme: Mark 5:23, 9:23, Genesis 19:22, Matthew 13:58, Hebrews 4:2

6☆ And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching. Parallel theme: Isaiah 59:16, Matthew 8:10, 9:35, Luke 13:22, Acts 10:38

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

7☆ And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; Parallel theme: Mark 16:17, Luke 10:1, Revelation 11:3

8☆ And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: Parallel theme: Luke 9:3, 10:4, 22:35

9☆ But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. Parallel theme: Acts 12:8

10☆ And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

11☆ And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgmentJudgment: κρίσις (Krisis). The Greek krisis (κρίσις) denotes judgment—evaluation and sentence. All will stand before God's judgment seat (Romans 14:10), and Christ has been appointed Judge of the living and dead (Acts 10:42)., than for that city. Parallel theme: Nehemiah 5:13, Acts 18:6

12☆ And they went out, and preached that men should repentRepent: μετανοέω (Metanoeo). The Greek metanoeo (μετανοέω) means to change one's mind or purpose—a complete transformation of thinking. John the Baptist and Jesus both began their ministries with 'Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand' (Matthew 3:2; 4:17).. Repentance: Ezekiel 18:30, Matthew 3:2, 3:8, 4:17, Luke 11:32, 13:3, Acts 2:38, 3:19, 11:18, 20:21 +5

13☆ And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. Evil: Luke 10:17. Parallel theme: Mark 6:7

The Death of John the Baptist

14☆ And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

15☆ Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophetProphet: προφήτης (Prophētēs). The Greek prophētēs (προφήτης) denotes a prophet—one who speaks forth God's message. Jesus was recognized as 'a prophet mighty in deed and word' (Luke 24:19), fulfilling and surpassing the prophetic office., or as one of the prophets. Prophecy: Mark 8:28, Malachi 4:5, Matthew 16:14, 21:11

16☆ But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

17☆ For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. References John: Matthew 4:12, 11:2

18☆ For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Parallel theme: Leviticus 18:16, 20:21, 1 Kings 22:14

19☆ Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: Parallel theme: 1 Kings 21:20, Ecclesiastes 7:9

20☆ For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work., and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. References John: Matthew 21:26. Parallel theme: Matthew 14:5, John 5:35

21☆ And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; Creation: Genesis 40:20, Esther 2:18

22☆ And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. Kingdom: Daniel 5:2. Parallel theme: Matthew 14:6

23☆ And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdomKingdom: βασιλεία (Basileia). The Greek basileia (βασιλεία) means kingdom—both the realm ruled and the exercise of royal authority. The 'kingdom of God' is central to Jesus' teaching, representing God's saving rule breaking into history.. Kingdom: Esther 5:3, 5:6, 7:2. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 28:10, 2 Kings 6:31, Proverbs 6:2, Matthew 4:9, 14:7 +3

24☆ And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. Parallel theme: Job 31:31

25☆ And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.

26☆ And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

27☆ And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

28☆ And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

29☆ And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 24:16, Matthew 14:12

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

30☆ And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:2, Luke 9:10

31☆ And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Parallel theme: Mark 1:45, 3:7, 3:20, John 6:1

32☆ And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. Parallel theme: Mark 4:36, 6:45

33☆ And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.

34☆ And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. References Jesus: Matthew 14:14. Parallel theme: Numbers 27:17, 1 Kings 22:17, 2 Chronicles 18:16, Jeremiah 50:6, Zechariah 10:2, Matthew 9:36, Luke 9:11, Hebrews 4:15 +4

35☆ And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:

36☆ Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat. Parallel theme: Matthew 15:23

37☆ He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? Parallel theme: Numbers 11:13, 2 Kings 7:2, Matthew 14:16, Luke 9:13

38☆ He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. Parallel theme: Mark 8:5, Matthew 15:34, Luke 9:13, John 6:9

39☆ And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.

40☆ And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

41☆ And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2)., and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. Blessing: Mark 14:22, 1 Samuel 9:13, Matthew 14:19, 26:26, Luke 24:30. Parallel theme: Mark 7:34, Matthew 15:36, Romans 14:6, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17 +5

42☆ And they did all eat, and were filled. Parallel theme: Luke 9:17, John 6:12

43☆ And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

44☆ And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

Jesus Walks on Water

45☆ And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.

46☆ And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Prayer: Mark 1:35, Matthew 6:6, 14:23, Luke 6:12. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 2:21

47☆ And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

48☆ And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. Parallel theme: Job 9:8, Luke 12:38, 24:28

49☆ But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: Spirit: Luke 24:37. Parallel theme: Job 9:8

50☆ For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. Good: Matthew 14:27. Parallel theme: Isaiah 43:2

51☆ And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. Parallel theme: Mark 1:27, 2:12, 4:39, 4:41, 5:42, 6:32, 7:37, John 6:21 +3

52☆ For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. Parallel theme: Mark 16:14, Isaiah 63:17, Luke 24:25

Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret

53☆ And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. Parallel theme: Luke 5:1

54☆ And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, Parallel theme: Psalms 9:10, Philippians 3:10

55☆ And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. Parallel theme: Matthew 4:24

56☆ And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. Parallel theme: Mark 3:10, Matthew 9:20, Luke 6:19, Acts 5:15