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Mark 6:5-7

King James Version (KJV)

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5. And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them]. 6. And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching. 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;

Mark 6:5-7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 6:5

Theological / Devotional

No mighty work. Jesus was hindered, not by any lack of power on His part, but by the people’s lack of faith (see Matt. 13:58).

A few sick folk. Healed, apparently, of minor maladies. But there were no remarkable miracles such as Jesus had performed elsewhere.

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