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href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/11.htm">New International Version</a> After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. <a href="/nlt/matthew/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he went out to teach and preach in towns throughout the region. <a href="/esv/matthew/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/kjv/matthew/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/nasb/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it came about that when Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/lsb/matthew/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/amp/matthew/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and to preach in their [Galilean] cities. <a href="/csb/matthew/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had finished giving instructions to his twelve disciples, he moved on from there to teach and preach in their towns. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had finished giving orders to His 12 disciples, He moved on from there to teach and preach in their towns. <a href="/asv/matthew/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/cev/matthew/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he left and began teaching and preaching in the towns. <a href="/erv/matthew/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/gwt/matthew/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After Jesus finished giving his twelve disciples these instructions, he moved on from there to teach his message in their cities. <a href="/gnt/matthew/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he left that place and went off to teach and preach in the towns near there. <a href="/isv/matthew/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he left there to teach and preach in their home towns. <a href="/msb/matthew/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/net/matthew/11.htm">NET Bible</a> When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their towns. <a href="/nheb/matthew/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And it happened that when Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and proclaim in their cities. <a href="/wbt/matthew/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Jesus had concluded His instructions to His twelve disciples, He left in order to teach and to proclaim His Message in the neighbouring towns. <a href="/web/matthew/11.htm">World English Bible</a> When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it came to pass, when Jesus finished directing His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/ylt/matthew/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it came to pass, when Jesus ended directing his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/slt/matthew/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it was when Jesus finished ordering his twelve disciples, he went away from thence to teach and proclaim in all their cities.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he passed from thence, to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it happened that, when Jesus had completed instructing his twelve disciples, he went away from there in order to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/nabre/matthew/11.htm">New American Bible</a> When Jesus finished giving these commands to his twelve disciples, he went away from that place to teach and to preach in their towns. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and proclaim his message in their cities.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> WHEN Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed from that place to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> So it was that when Yeshua had finished charging his twelve disciples he moved from there to teach and to preach in their cities.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/godbey/matthew/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And it came to pass, when Jesus finished teaching His twelve disciples, He departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. <a href="/haweis/matthew/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> AND it came to pass, when Jesus had finished his injunctions to his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> When Jesus had made an end of giving his twelve disciples their instructions, he departed thence to go and preach to the Jews in their cities: <a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Jesus had concluded His instructions to His twelve disciples, He left in order to teach and to proclaim His Message in the neighbouring towns. <a href="/worrell/matthew/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And it came to pass that, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, He departed thence to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/worsley/matthew/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when Jesus had made an end of giving orders to his twelve disciples, He departed from thence to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/parallel/matthew/11-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2727" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">John's Inquiry</a> 1<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5055.htm" title="5055: etelesen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.">had finished</a> <a href="/greek/1299.htm" title="1299: diatassōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.">instructing</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-DMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">twelve</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētais (N-DMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/3327.htm" title="3327: metebē (V-AIA-3S) -- To change my place (abode), leave, depart, remove, pass over. From meta and the base of basis; to change place.">He went on</a> <a href="/greek/1564.htm" title="1564: ekeithen (Adv) -- Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence.">from there</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskein (V-PNA) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">to teach</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryssein (V-PNA) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">preach</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polesin (N-DFP) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">cities.</a> 2Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a> Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a> Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Luke 9:6</a> So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere. <a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Mark 6:6</a> And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Luke 8:1</a> Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him, <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Luke 4:43</a> But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” <a href="/mark/1-38.htm">Mark 1:38-39</a> But Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.” / So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. <a href="/john/9-4.htm">John 9:4</a> While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4-6</a> Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18-19</a> On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. / The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. <a href="/isaiah/61-2.htm">Isaiah 61:2-3</a> to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed there to teach and to preach in their cities.commanding.<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.<a href="/john/15-10.htm">John 15:10,14</a> If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love… <a href="/acts/1-2.htm">Acts 1:2</a> Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:he departed.<a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a> And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.<a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a> And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.<a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 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Jesus had just given His disciples a mission discourse, which is recorded in the previous chapter. This instruction included guidance on how to conduct their ministry, warnings about persecution, and encouragement to remain faithful. The number twelve is symbolic, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, indicating the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. The disciples are being prepared to carry on Jesus' work, highlighting the importance of discipleship and the transmission of Jesus' teachings.He went on from there This indicates a transition in Jesus' ministry. Jesus often moved from place to place, reflecting the itinerant nature of His mission. This movement is significant as it shows Jesus' commitment to spreading His message widely and not being confined to one location. It also demonstrates His proactive approach in reaching out to different communities, fulfilling His role as the Good Shepherd who seeks out His sheep.to teach and preach Teaching and preaching were central to Jesus' ministry. Teaching involves explaining and interpreting the Scriptures, while preaching is proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Jesus' dual role as teacher and preacher underscores His authority and the transformative power of His message. This dual focus is seen throughout the Gospels, where Jesus not only proclaims the coming of God's Kingdom but also provides instruction on how to live in accordance with God's will.in their cities The phrase "in their cities" refers to the towns and villages of Galilee, where many of the disciples were from. This highlights Jesus' strategy of starting His ministry in familiar territory, where His message could take root among those who knew Him and His disciples. It also reflects the fulfillment of prophecy, as Galilee was a region prophesied to see a great light (<a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>). Jesus' presence in these cities signifies the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, as He brings the message of salvation to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who instructs His disciples and preaches the Kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/twelve_disciples.htm">Twelve Disciples</a> The chosen followers of Jesus, whom He instructs and sends out to continue His work. 3. <a href="/topical/t/towns_of_galilee.htm">Towns of Galilee</a> The region where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, known for its diverse population and as a fertile ground for His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_instruction.htm">The Importance of Instruction</a> Jesus' careful instruction of His disciples underscores the importance of preparation and understanding before undertaking ministry work. <a href="/topical/a/active_ministry.htm">Active Ministry</a> Jesus' transition from instructing His disciples to actively teaching and preaching highlights the balance between learning and doing in the Christian life. <a href="/topical/r/regional_focus.htm">Regional Focus</a> Jesus' focus on Galilee demonstrates the significance of starting ministry in familiar or local areas before expanding outward. <a href="/topical/m/model_of_leadership.htm">Model of Leadership</a> Jesus exemplifies servant leadership by both teaching His disciples and personally engaging in ministry work. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_mission.htm">Continuity of Mission</a> The passage illustrates the continuity of Jesus' mission, as He empowers His disciples to carry on His work while He continues to minister.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 11</a> <a href="/q/did_john_recognize_jesus_post-baptism.htm">Did John the Baptist recognize Jesus after his baptism? Yes (John 1:32, 33) No (Matthew 11:2)</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_jesus_returned_as_promised.htm">Matthew 10:23 - Why has Jesus not returned if he promised his disciples they wouldn't finish visiting all the towns of Israel before his coming?</a> <a href="/q/where_did_jesus_tell_them_to_stay.htm">Where did Jesus tell his disciples to stay after his resurrection? (Matthew 28:10 vs. Luke 24:49)</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_olivet_discourse_about.htm">What is the Olivet Discourse about?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XI.(1) He departed thence--i.e., from the place from which He had sent forth the Twelve. Where this was St. Matthew does not tell us, but <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm" title="But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.">Matthew 9:36</a> makes it probable that it was not in Capernaum nor any other city, but from some spot in the open country where He had rested with them. Their return is narrated, or at least implied, in <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm" title="At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.">Matthew 11:25</a>, and hence we must infer that the messengers of the Baptist arrived while He was carrying on His work without them. Their cities might seem grammatically to point to the towns where the Twelve had been, or to which they belonged; but it is probable that it was used here vaguely for the cities of Galilee in general.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Matthew only. And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end. The same formula recurs in <a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Matthew 13:53</a>; <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Matthew 19:1</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Matthew 26:1</a>. In all five cases it marks the end of important speeches. (1) The sermon on the mount (<a href="/matthew/5.htm">Matthew 5-7:27</a>); (2) the charge to the disciples (<a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-42</a>); (3) the parables (<a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1-52</a>); . . . <a href="/commentaries/matthew/11-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>After Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. had finished ἐτέλεσεν (etelesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5055.htm">Strong's 5055: </a> (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge. instructing διατάσσων (diatassōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. twelve δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. disciples, μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. He went on μετέβη (metebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> To change my place (abode), leave, depart, remove, pass over. From meta and the base of basis; to change place. from there ἐκεῖθεν (ekeithen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1564.htm">Strong's 1564: </a> Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence. to teach διδάσκειν (didaskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. preach κηρύσσειν (kēryssein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the nearby] αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. towns. πόλεσιν (polesin) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. 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