Time after Pentecost · Year B
Proper 9
July 4, 2027

Overview & Insights
"Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown." (Mark 6:4)
Jesus is rejected in his own hometown synagogue and marvels at their unbelief, then sends the Twelve out two by two with authority over unclean spirits and instructions to travel light.
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Commentary
Working Preacher: Commentary on Mark 6:1-13 Working Preacher
Lutheran lectionary commentary on the hometown rejection and mission for Year B.
Enduring Word: Mark 6 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical notes on the whole chapter.
Precept Austin: Mark 6 Commentary Precept Austin
Deep study page gathering many conservative commentators on Mark 6.
BibleHub: Commentaries on Mark 6:1 BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries keyed to the pericope's opening verse.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Mark Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's scholarly introduction to Mark's structure and themes.
BibleProject: Gospel of Mark Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the whole Gospel of Mark's design and message.
BibleHub: Mark 6 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek-English interlinear for word-level study of Mark 6.
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