Mark 6:1-8

Jesus in his hometown

1 Jesus left that place and came to his hometown. His disciples followed him.

2 On the Sabbath, he began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard him were surprised. "Where did this man get all this? What's this wisdom he's been given? What about the powerful acts accomplished through him?

3 Isn't this the carpenter? Isn't he Mary's son and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?" They were repulsed by him and fell into sin.

4 Jesus said to them, " Prophets are honored everywhere except in their own hometowns, among their relatives, and in their own households."

5 He was unable to do any miracles there, except that he placed his hands on a few sick people and healed them.

He was appalled by their disbelief.

Sending out the disciples

6 Then Jesus traveled through the surrounding villages teaching.

7 He called for the Twelve and sent them out in pairs. He gave them authority over unclean spirits.

8 He instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a walking stick—no bread, no bags, and no money in their belts.