He said these things in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
Parallel translations
- KJV These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
- BSB Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
- ESV Jesus said these things in the synagogue, as he taught at Capernaum.
- NKJV These things He said in the synagogue as He taught in Capernaum.
- NASB These things He said in the synagogue as He taught in Capernaum.
- NLT He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
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Quick answer
John notes that Jesus said these things while teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. The detail grounds the discourse in a real time and place.
Overview
By locating the teaching in the Capernaum synagogue, John affirms its historical setting and public nature. Jesus delivered these challenging words openly to the gathered worshipers. The note prepares for the divided response that follows, as many disciples react against His hard sayings.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- John 6:24When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus wasn’t there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
- John 18:20Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.
- Prov 8:1–3Doesn’t wisdom cry out? Doesn’t understanding raise her voice?
- Ps 40:9–10I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.
- Luke 4:31He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. He was teaching them on the Sabbath day,
- Prov 1:20–23Wisdom calls aloud in the street. She utters her voice in the public squares.
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