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Capernaum

The lakeside town that became Jesus’ base in Galilee, where he taught and healed.

Capernaum, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, was home to several disciples and the center of much of Jesus’ ministry.

He taught in its synagogue and performed many miracles there, yet rebuked the town for its unbelief despite all it had seen.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Matthew 4:13 “Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,” Mark 2:1 “A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home,”
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