When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum.
Parallel translations
- WEB After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
- KJV Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
- BSB When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.
- NKJV Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum.
- NASB When He had completed all His teaching in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.
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Quick answer
Having finished the sermon, Jesus enters Capernaum. The narrative moves from teaching to demonstrating His authority in action.
Overview
This transitional verse marks the close of the Sermon on the Plain and the setting for what follows. Capernaum served as a base for Jesus' Galilean ministry. The One who spoke with authority now shows that same authority over sickness and death in the surrounding accounts, confirming His words by His works.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 8:5–13When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him,
- Luke 7:1–10After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
- Matt 7:28–29When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
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