Mark 6:4
“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.”

What does Mark 6:4 mean?
The verse Mark 6:4 in the King James Version of the Bible 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." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus is teaching…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Price of Familiarity: Honoring God’s Prophets
The landscape of life often produces obstacles, especially when it comes to perceiving the divine in the realm of the ordinary. In Mark 6:4, Jesus states, "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…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Understanding and Honor in Familiar Places
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heavy heart, seeking wisdom and understanding in the face of familiarity and the challenges that arise from it. As I meditate on the words of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who said, "A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and…
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