He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
Parallel translations
- KJV And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
- BSB And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.
- NKJV And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.
- NASB So He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
- NLT So he continued to travel around, preaching in synagogues throughout Judea.
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Quick answer
Jesus continues preaching throughout the synagogues of the region. His ministry is itinerant and centered on proclaiming God's word.
Overview
This summary verse shows Jesus carrying out the mission just stated, teaching in synagogues across Galilee (and, in the broader textual tradition, Judea). The synagogue was the natural setting for Scripture to be read and expounded, and Jesus uses it to announce the Kingdom. His public, word-centered ministry models the priority of gospel proclamation.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 4:23Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.
- Mark 1:39He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.
- Luke 4:15He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
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