And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
Parallel translations
- WEB When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
- BSB When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
- NKJV When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
- NASB When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
- NLT After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret.
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Quick answer
After crossing over, they land at Gennesaret. Jesus continues His ministry in a new region.
Overview
Completing the crossing, Jesus and the disciples arrive at the fertile plain of Gennesaret on the lake's northwestern shore. The geographical note advances the narrative and sets the stage for renewed healing ministry. It shows Jesus moving among the towns of Galilee, bringing His saving power wherever He goes.
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Cross-references · 3
- Mark 6:53–56And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
- Luke 5:1And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
- John 6:24–25When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
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