Mark 6:45

⁴⁵Et statim coegit discipulos suos ascendere navem, ut praecederent trans fretum ad Bethsaidam, dum ipse dimitteret populum.j

Mark 6 is a chapter of stark contrasts, showcasing both the power and the rejection of Jesus. It begins with His rejection in His hometown of Nazareth, a sobering reminder that familiarity can breed contempt. The narrative then shifts to the mission of the Twelve, whom Jesus sends o