Mark 6:5
Verse
Context
The Rejection at Nazareth
4Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”5So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them. 6And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
Sermons
David Wilkerson
Don Courville
Milton Green
Basilea SchlinkSummary
Commentary
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And he could there do no mighty work,.... Or miracle; not that Christ had no power in himself to work miracles, though their unbelief and contempt of him were very great; but it was not fit and proper that he should do any there, since such were their prejudices against him: it is an usual way of speaking with the Hebrews, when either it is not "fit" and proper that a thing should be done, or they "will" not do it, to say it cannot be done; see Gen 19:22; and even it is said of God himself, "So that the Lord could no longer bear, because of your evil doings", Jer 44:22. Not but that he could if he would, but he would not; nor was it fit and proper that he should; the same is the sense here: besides, in Mat 13:58 it is said, "he did not many mighty works there"; and so the Arabic version here, "and he did not many mighty works there"; he did not think it proper to do any of any great consequence, nor did he. Wherefore the Jew (u) has no reason to object this to the divinity of Christ, as if there was a want of power in him. Christ is omnipotent, and he has given proof of his almighty power, by the miracles which he has wrought; and though he wrought no mighty work "there", yet he wrought many elsewhere, which sufficiently attest the truth of his proper deity: the emphasis lies upon the word there; though he did not work any considerable miracle in that place, he did in others; which shows, that it was not a defect of power in him, that was the reason of it, but something else; and Matthew gives the reason of it, and says, it was "because of their unbelief": not that their unbelief was an over match for his power; he could have removed that, if he had thought fit, but he did not do it; he, who is the author and finisher of faith, could have took away their unbelief, as the man that brought his dumb child to Christ, concluded he could; and therefore said to him, "Lord, help my unbelief", Mar 9:24. Christ sometimes required of the persons he was about to heal, faith in him, that he could heal them; and so did his apostles, Mat 9:28. Not that faith contributed any thing to the cure, but it was the way and means in which Christ was pleased to communicate his healing virtue: besides, when persons applied to him for healing, and expressed their faith in him, it gave him an opportunity of working a miracle for that purpose; but now these people did not so much as ask such a favour of him, and so gave him no occasion of doing any mighty work; for which reason it may be said, he could not, no opportunity offering: and moreover, seeing they disbelieved him, and rejected him as the Messiah, they were unworthy of having any wrought among them; and it was but just and right, to do none: nay, it was rather an instance of kindness not to do any among them; since had he, and they had remained impenitent and unbelieving, as he knew they would, these would have been aggravations of their condemnation. Save that he laid his hands upon a sick folk, and healed them. There were some few sick people that had faith in him, and came to him, beseeching him to heal them; and accordingly he did lay his hands on them, and cured them, which was a way he sometimes used: and these cures he wrought, to show his power, what he could do, and what benefits they might have enjoyed by him, and to leave them inexcusable. (u) MS. Lusit. N. 83. apud Kidder, Demonstr. of the Messiah, par. 2. p. 59.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:5-6 Faith and healing are frequently connected in Mark (2:5; 5:34, 36; 9:23-24; 10:52). Jesus’ miracles were not performances but the partial realization of God’s Kingdom; entrance to that Kingdom and its benefits require repentance and faith (1:15). • A few sick people were healed, but the unbelief that Jesus encountered in his own village amazed him, a unique occurrence. • This section of Mark (3:7–6:6a) speaks of Jesus’ rejection by his family (3:21, 31-35), the scribes (3:22), and the people of Gerasa (5:17); it ends with rejection by people in his hometown (6:1-6a). Along the way, a few people believed and were healed. This ending is similar to the ending of the previous section (1:14–3:6).
Mark 6:5
The Rejection at Nazareth
4Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”5So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them. 6And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
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- Commentary
Casting Down Unbelief
By David Wilkerson4.8K43:02MRK 6:5This sermon focuses on the importance of casting down unbelief and having unwavering faith in God, highlighting the consequences of unbelief and the need to trust in God's power and promises. The speaker emphasizes the impact of unbelief on hindering God's work and the necessity of believing in God's ability to perform miracles and bring breakthroughs in our lives.
What Holds Back Revival
By Don Courville3.4K14:07RevivalEXO 14:21PSA 85:6ISA 57:15ISA 58:1HOS 10:12MAT 6:33MRK 6:5In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of doing kind deeds as a way to open doors for sharing one's testimony. The preacher also highlights the need for personal salvation and staying excited about Jesus throughout one's life. The lack of care for the lost and neglect of spiritual input and concern for family members who are not saved are identified as reasons why God may not be blessing. The sermon also addresses sins of commission, such as worldly mindedness, pride, envy, bitterness, slander, lying, and cheating. The preacher calls for repentance, remembering the days when God's glory was present, and a renewed love for souls and sharing the gospel with neighbors.
(In the Word) 13 - Healing in the Old Covenant
By Milton Green1.6K1:22:54MAT 6:33MRK 6:5MRK 6:12LUK 10:21JAS 1:8JAS 4:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dealing with sin before being released from captivity. He references Mark 6:3, where Jesus sends out his disciples as lambs among wolves, highlighting the innocence and simplicity of the disciples' approach. The speaker then uses a role-playing scenario to illustrate the need to confront old traditions and wrong teachings when receiving new revelations from God's Word. The sermon encourages listeners to prioritize the Word of God over the traditions of men and to follow the teachings in a sequential and ordered manner.
All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 51
By Zac Poonen57925:05MAT 13:52MAT 14:13MAT 28:19MRK 6:5
This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and obeying all that Jesus taught, not just evangelizing but also teaching disciples to do everything Jesus commanded. It highlights the need to move from being mere scribes who understand intellectually to becoming disciples who practice and apply Jesus' teachings in daily life. The sermon also touches on the consequences of unbelief, the challenge of being undervalued in one's hometown, the need to trust God in all circumstances, and the power of hospitality and God's supernatural provision.
When We See Jesus
By Basilea Schlink57604:35Radio ShowMAT 28:18MRK 4:39MRK 6:5LUK 4:36JHN 19:30ACT 4:12PHP 2:10In this sermon, Basil E. Schlink emphasizes the power and majesty of Jesus Christ. He highlights Jesus' ability to command the wind and sea, cast out demons, and heal the sick. Schlink encourages believers to have faith in Jesus and see Him as the conqueror and Savior who brings redemption and joy. He emphasizes the importance of calling upon the name of Jesus, as it holds all power and can overcome sin, sickness, and the forces of nature. The sermon emphasizes the belief that Jesus is the Redeemer of the world and has brought salvation and life.
(Secrets of Victory) 2. the Absolute Necessity of Faith
By Zac Poonen0Victory Over SinFaithMAT 13:58MRK 6:5MRK 11:24ROM 6:14ROM 10:10HEB 3:12HEB 4:151JN 2:6REV 12:11Zac Poonen emphasizes the absolute necessity of faith in achieving victory over sin, drawing from 1 John 2:6, which calls believers to walk as Jesus did—without sin. He highlights that Jesus, despite being tempted, never sinned, and challenges the notion that God would ask us to do the impossible. Poonen warns against the dangers of unbelief, which can limit God's work in our lives, as illustrated by the miracles Jesus could not perform due to the unbelief of the people in His hometown. He encourages believers to cultivate a childlike faith, confess their belief in God's promises, and understand that victory over sin is attainable through grace. Ultimately, Poonen reassures that God desires to set us free, but we must first believe in His power to do so.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And he could there do no mighty work,.... Or miracle; not that Christ had no power in himself to work miracles, though their unbelief and contempt of him were very great; but it was not fit and proper that he should do any there, since such were their prejudices against him: it is an usual way of speaking with the Hebrews, when either it is not "fit" and proper that a thing should be done, or they "will" not do it, to say it cannot be done; see Gen 19:22; and even it is said of God himself, "So that the Lord could no longer bear, because of your evil doings", Jer 44:22. Not but that he could if he would, but he would not; nor was it fit and proper that he should; the same is the sense here: besides, in Mat 13:58 it is said, "he did not many mighty works there"; and so the Arabic version here, "and he did not many mighty works there"; he did not think it proper to do any of any great consequence, nor did he. Wherefore the Jew (u) has no reason to object this to the divinity of Christ, as if there was a want of power in him. Christ is omnipotent, and he has given proof of his almighty power, by the miracles which he has wrought; and though he wrought no mighty work "there", yet he wrought many elsewhere, which sufficiently attest the truth of his proper deity: the emphasis lies upon the word there; though he did not work any considerable miracle in that place, he did in others; which shows, that it was not a defect of power in him, that was the reason of it, but something else; and Matthew gives the reason of it, and says, it was "because of their unbelief": not that their unbelief was an over match for his power; he could have removed that, if he had thought fit, but he did not do it; he, who is the author and finisher of faith, could have took away their unbelief, as the man that brought his dumb child to Christ, concluded he could; and therefore said to him, "Lord, help my unbelief", Mar 9:24. Christ sometimes required of the persons he was about to heal, faith in him, that he could heal them; and so did his apostles, Mat 9:28. Not that faith contributed any thing to the cure, but it was the way and means in which Christ was pleased to communicate his healing virtue: besides, when persons applied to him for healing, and expressed their faith in him, it gave him an opportunity of working a miracle for that purpose; but now these people did not so much as ask such a favour of him, and so gave him no occasion of doing any mighty work; for which reason it may be said, he could not, no opportunity offering: and moreover, seeing they disbelieved him, and rejected him as the Messiah, they were unworthy of having any wrought among them; and it was but just and right, to do none: nay, it was rather an instance of kindness not to do any among them; since had he, and they had remained impenitent and unbelieving, as he knew they would, these would have been aggravations of their condemnation. Save that he laid his hands upon a sick folk, and healed them. There were some few sick people that had faith in him, and came to him, beseeching him to heal them; and accordingly he did lay his hands on them, and cured them, which was a way he sometimes used: and these cures he wrought, to show his power, what he could do, and what benefits they might have enjoyed by him, and to leave them inexcusable. (u) MS. Lusit. N. 83. apud Kidder, Demonstr. of the Messiah, par. 2. p. 59.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:5-6 Faith and healing are frequently connected in Mark (2:5; 5:34, 36; 9:23-24; 10:52). Jesus’ miracles were not performances but the partial realization of God’s Kingdom; entrance to that Kingdom and its benefits require repentance and faith (1:15). • A few sick people were healed, but the unbelief that Jesus encountered in his own village amazed him, a unique occurrence. • This section of Mark (3:7–6:6a) speaks of Jesus’ rejection by his family (3:21, 31-35), the scribes (3:22), and the people of Gerasa (5:17); it ends with rejection by people in his hometown (6:1-6a). Along the way, a few people believed and were healed. This ending is similar to the ending of the previous section (1:14–3:6).