Capernaum
Capernaum appears in 18 verses of the Bible, from Matthew to John.
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- Near Tell Hum, 130 km north of Jerusalem
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Capernaum, on the Sea of Galilee, was the base of Jesus’ ministry, where He called disciples and healed many, yet the town did not repent.
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He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.
Matthew 4:13 · Read the chapter -
Jesus and his companions went to the town of Capernaum. When the Sabbath day came, he went into the synagogue and began to teach.
Mark 1:21 · Read the chapter -
Then he said, “You will undoubtedly quote me this proverb: ‘Physician, heal yourself’—meaning, ‘Do miracles here in your hometown like those you did in Capernaum.’
Luke 4:23 · Read the chapter -
After the wedding he went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples.
John 2:12 · Read the chapter
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