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And he went out from thence; and he cometh into his own country; and his disciples follow him. And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and [a]many hearing him were astonished, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and, What is the wisdom that is given unto this man, and what mean such [b]mighty works wrought by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of [c]James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were [d]offended in him.

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  1. Mark 6:2 Some ancient authorities insert the.
  2. Mark 6:2 Greek powers.
  3. Mark 6:3 Or, Jacob
  4. Mark 6:3 Greek caused to stumble.

A Prophet Without Honor(A)

Jesus left there and went to his hometown,(B) accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came,(C) he began to teach in the synagogue,(D) and many who heard him were amazed.(E)

“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph,[a] Judas and Simon?(F) Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.(G)

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  1. Mark 6:3 Greek Joses, a variant of Joseph