Mark 6:1–6 is the concluding event in the unit that concerns Jesus’ ministry around the Sea of Galilee ( Mark 4:35 – 6:6). The purpose of this passage is to show us the mounting opposition to Jesus and help the disciples to learn that opposition is something which they should expect. In this way, they won’t be surprised when they face opposition themselves (Mark 6:11).
1 He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him.