Mark 4-6

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.

“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.

Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. (Mark 6:1-6)

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But if you were a prophet, then not so much, not according to Jesus, anyway. Your town didn't want you. Your relatives didn't care about you, and those in your own home rejected you. Since Jesus knew this and said so, it's curious to me that Mark reports on Jesus' reaction: "He was amazed at their lack of faith."