Mark 6:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But Yeshua said to them. "The only place people don't respect a prophet is in his home town, among his own relatives, and in his own house."

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”

American Standard Version:

And Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G1161} Jesus{G2424} said{G3004} unto them{G846}{G3754}, A prophet{G4396} is{G2076} not{G3756} without honour{G820}, but{G1508} in{G1722} his own{G846} country{G3968}, and{G2532} among{G1722} his own kin{G4773}, and{G2532} in{G1722} his own{G846} house{G3614}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 4:44

  • For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

Luke 4:24

  • And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

Matthew 13:57

  • And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

Jeremiah 12:6

  • For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.

Jeremiah 11:21

  • Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:

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Commentary for Mark 6:4

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
  3. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  4. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  5. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  6. Strong's Number: G4396
    There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προφήτης
    Transliteration: prophḗtēs
    Pronunciation: prof-ay'-tace
    Description: from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet.
  7. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  8. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  9. Strong's Number: G820
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄτιμος
    Transliteration: átimos
    Pronunciation: at'-ee-mos
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and τιμή; (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured:--despised, without honour, less honourable (comparative degree).
  10. Strong's Number: G1508
    There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰ μή
    Transliteration: ei mḗ
    Pronunciation: i may
    Description: from εἰ and μή; if not:--but, except (that), if not, more than, save (only) that, saving, till.
  11. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  12. Strong's Number: G3968
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πατρίς
    Transliteration: patrís
    Pronunciation: pat-rece'
    Description: from παράσημος; a father-land, i.e. native town; (figuratively) heavenly home:--(own) country.
  13. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  14. Strong's Number: G4773
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συγγενής
    Transliteration: syngenḗs
    Pronunciation: soong-ghen-ace'
    Description: from σύν and γένος; a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman:--cousin, kin(-sfolk, -sman).
  15. Strong's Number: G3614
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἰκία
    Transliteration: oikía
    Pronunciation: oy-kee'-ah
    Description: from οἶκος; properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics):--home, house(-hold).