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“No Prophet Without Dishonor”: The Grammar of Rejection in Mark 6:4

In the Gospel of Mark, few moments are as poignant—or as linguistically refined—as Jesus’ response to his hometown’s unbelief. In Mark 6:4, He utters a proverb that distills centuries of prophetic experience into a single, striking sentence. ἔλεγε δὲ αὐτοῖς … Continue reading

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The εἰ μὴ Exception: When Greek Negation Honors the Prophet

In ἔλεγε δὲ αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς ὅτι οὐκ ἔστι προφήτης ἄτιμος εἰ μὴ ἐν τῇ πατρίδι αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐν τοῖς συγγενέσι καὶ ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ αὐτοῦ (Mark 6:4), Jesus utters a maxim so ironic it Study more …..

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