Mark 6:6

Chinese Bible 1941 (Traditional) (亨理－鄭壽麟《國語新舊庫譯本－新約全書》)

祂也詫異他們的不信，往周圍鄉村教訓人去了。

这是什么意思？

In this verse from Mark's Gospel, Jesus is surprised by the lack of faith among people in his hometown. Instead of staying there, he travels to nearby villages to teach them.

儿童解释

Imagine you brought a new toy to your friends at school, but they didn't want to play with it because they thought they knew everything already. You'd feel sad and go somewhere else where kids would try the new toy out of curiosity!

历史背景

The verse is from the Gospel of Mark, written around 60-70 AD. It was aimed at a mixed audience including early Christians and potential converts, detailing Jesus' actions in Galilee, which was culturally diverse with Jewish and Gentile populations.

今日应用

Consider a scenario where an experienced teacher tries to introduce innovative teaching methods but finds resistance from the staff. The teacher might feel discouraged yet decides to share these ideas at other schools or workshops instead.

主题

• faith
• teaching
• disappointment
• perseverance
• community
• doubt

相关经文

• John 4:35-42
• Luke 10:16
• Matthew 13:58
• Ezekiel 33:30-33
• Acts 17:1-4

常见问题

Why did Jesus feel surprised by their lack of faith?

Jesus expected people from his hometown to be more receptive to his message given that they knew him and had seen his miracles. Their disbelief was unexpected, making Jesus marvel at their unbelief.

What does 'he went round about the villages' mean?

This means Jesus traveled to nearby towns and villages, continuing his mission of teaching despite the lack of faith in his hometown.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

When faced with skepticism or unbelief from people close to us, we can choose to share our beliefs and values more widely, finding receptive audiences elsewhere.

What does 'teaching' imply about Jesus’ mission?

Teaching implies that spreading knowledge and faith was central to Jesus' mission. Despite initial setbacks, he persisted in educating others.