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Early Ministry·Recorded in 3 of 4 Gospels

Jesus Moves to Capernaum

MatthewMarkLuke

After John's arrest, Jesus relocates to Capernaum in Galilee and begins proclaiming that the kingdom of God is at hand.

Parallel Accounts

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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Matthew
4:12-17

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Mark
1:14-15

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Luke
4:31-32

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JohnNot recorded in this Gospel

Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

Matthew frames the move as fulfillment of Isaiah 9:1-2, connecting it to "Galilee of the Gentiles." Mark and Luke present it as a straightforward geographical transition without explicit prophecy citation.

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Matthew

Quotes Isaiah 9:1-2 about light dawning in Galilee of the Gentiles.

Mark

Summarizes Jesus's message: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand."

Luke

Notes the authority and power of Jesus's teaching in the Capernaum synagogue.

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Location
Capernaum
People
Commentary
Matthew 4
Read in Bible
Matthew 4:12-17
Phase in Jesus's Life
Early Ministry

From the baptism of Jesus through the early Judean and Samaritan ministry, including the first disciples, first miracle, and early Jerusalem visits.

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Gospel Coverage
Matthew
4:12-17
John
not recorded