Mark 6:50

⁵⁰πάντες γὰρ αὐτὸν εἶδον καὶ ἐταράχθησαν. ⸂ὁ δὲ εὐθὺς ἐλάλησεν μετʼ αὐτῶν, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· Θαρσεῖτε, ἐγώ εἰμι, μὴ φοβεῖσθε.i

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