The Bible Says Commentary on Mark 6

In Mark 6:1-6, Jesus returns to Nazareth, His hometown, where He begins preaching and performing miracles. However, the people there refuse to believe that the one who grew up among them could be the Messiah. As a result, Jesus performs only a few miracles in their midst.

In Mark 6:7-11, Jesus grants His twelve disciples the authority to cast out unclean spirits before sending them across the land. He provides them with instructions for their mission throughout Israel, including guidance on how to respond when a town does not receive them favorably.

Jesus tells His disciples how to respond when a town receives them favorably and how to respond when a town receives them unfavorably.

In Mark 6:12-13, the twelve traveled in pairs from place to place, preaching the message that people should repent and turn back to God. Through the authority Jesus gave them, they cast out many demons, anointed the sick with oil, and healed them.