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And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, <a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And He was teaching them on the Sabbaths; <a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. <a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths. <a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee; and He was teaching them on the Sabbath; <a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and He was teaching them on the Sabbath; <a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And He was teaching them on the Sabbath; <a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and He was teaching them on the Sabbath; <a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then He came down [from the hills of Nazareth] to Capernaum, a city of Galilee [on the shore of the sea], and He was teaching them on the Sabbath; <a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbath. <a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbath. <a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath day: <a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus went to the town of Capernaum in Galilee and taught the people on the Sabbath. <a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath day: <a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus went to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and taught them on a day of worship. <a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jesus went to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, where he taught the people on the Sabbath. <a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Jesus went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and began teaching the people on Sabbath days. <a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then He went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people. <a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a> So he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he began to teach the people. <a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. He was teaching them on the Sabbath day, <a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath-days. <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So He came down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, where He frequently taught the people on the Sabbath days. <a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a> He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. He was teaching them on the Sabbath day, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths, <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And He was teaching them on the Sabbaths; <a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbaths, <a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and he was teaching them on the sabbaths.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he went down into Capharnaum, a city of Galilee, and there he taught them on the sabbath days. <a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he descended to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And there he taught them on the Sabbaths. <a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus then went down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee. He taught them on the sabbath, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He went down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbath.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and he taught them on the sabbaths. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he went down to Kapernahum, a city of Galilee, and he was teaching them on the Sabbath.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath-days. <a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He came down into Capernaum, a city of Galilee, And He was teaching them on the Sabbath. <a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the sabbath. <a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At length he went to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath-days. <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So He came down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, where He frequently taught the people on the Sabbath days. <a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee; and He was teaching them on the sabbath; <a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He came down to Capernaum a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath-days, <a href="/parallel/luke/4-31.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1583" 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/luke/4.htm">Jesus Expels an Unclean Spirit</a> 30But Jesus passed through the crowd and went on His way. 31<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2718.htm" title="2718: katēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From kata and erchomai; to come down.">He went down</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2584.htm" title="2584: Kapharnaoum (N-AFS) -- Capernaum, a town of Galilee. Of Hebrew origin; Capernaum, a place in Palestine.">Capernaum,</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polin (N-AFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">a town</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1056.htm" title="1056: Galilaias (N-GFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">in Galilee,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbasin (N-DNP) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">Sabbath</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He began</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: didaskōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">to teach</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the people.</a> 32They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.…<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/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13</a> Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, <a href="/mark/1-21.htm">Mark 1:21-28</a> Then Jesus and His companions went to Capernaum, and right away Jesus entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. / The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. / Suddenly a man with an unclean spirit cried out in the synagogue: ... <a href="/john/6-59.htm">John 6:59</a> Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. <a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a> When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. <a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2</a> When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles? <a href="/john/7-14.htm">John 7:14-15</a> About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach. / The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?” <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54</a> Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. <a href="/mark/1-39.htm">Mark 1:39</a> So He went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. <a href="/john/18-20.htm">John 18:20</a> “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. <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="/mark/3-1.htm">Mark 3:1-2</a> Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there. / In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a> Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: / The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</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, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. <a href="/2_kings/4-38.htm">2 Kings 4:38</a> When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting at his feet, he said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.came.<a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13</a> And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:<a href="/mark/1-21.htm">Mark 1:21</a> And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.taught.<a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a> But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.<a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50-52</a> But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts… <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1,2,6,7,19-21</a> And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Capernaum</a> <a href="/luke/4-23.htm">Caper'na-Um</a> <a href="/luke/4-29.htm">City</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/luke/4-15.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/4-30.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Sabbath-Days</a> <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/luke/4-15.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/luke/4-15.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/4-30.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Capernaum</a> <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Caper'na-Um</a> <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">City</a> <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/luke/10-31.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/luke/6-2.htm">Sabbath-Days</a> <a href="/luke/6-2.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/5-3.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 4</div>1. <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">The fasting and temptation of Jesus.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">He begins to preach.</a> 16. <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a> 33. <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a> 38. <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a> 40. <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a> 42. <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then He went down to Capernaum Capernaum was a significant location in Jesus' ministry, often referred to as His "own city" (<a href="/matthew/9.htm">Matthew 9:1</a>). Situated on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, it was a bustling fishing village and a center for trade and commerce. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a synagogue and other structures from the time of Jesus, providing insight into the daily life and religious practices of the inhabitants. The phrase "went down" indicates a descent in elevation from Nazareth to Capernaum, reflecting the geographical reality of the region.a town in Galilee Galilee was a fertile region in northern Israel, known for its diverse population and cultural influences due to its proximity to Gentile territories. This area was often looked down upon by Judeans, yet it played a crucial role in Jesus' ministry. Galilee's mixed population fulfilled the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining in Galilee of the Gentiles, pointing to the Messiah's outreach to all nations.and on the Sabbath He began to teach the people The Sabbath was a day of rest and worship, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, as commanded in the Mosaic Law (<a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>). Synagogues served as places for teaching and community gatherings, where the Scriptures were read and expounded. Jesus' teaching on the Sabbath highlights His role as a rabbi and His authority in interpreting the Scriptures. His practice of teaching on the Sabbath is consistent with His mission to fulfill the Law and the Prophets (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>), and it often led to confrontations with religious leaders, as He challenged their interpretations and traditions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is beginning His ministry and teaching with authority in Capernaum. 2. <a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a> A town in Galilee where Jesus performed many miracles and taught in the synagogue. It became a significant location in His ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> The audience in the synagogue who were present to hear Jesus teach on the Sabbath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_in_teaching.htm">Authority in Teaching</a> Jesus taught with authority, unlike the scribes. This authority comes from His divine nature and understanding of the Scriptures. As believers, we should seek to understand and teach the Word with clarity and conviction. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_capernaum.htm">Significance of Capernaum</a> Capernaum was a strategic location for Jesus' ministry. It reminds us of the importance of being in the right place at the right time to fulfill God's purposes. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath_observance.htm">Sabbath Observance</a> Jesus' teaching on the Sabbath highlights the importance of setting aside time for worship and learning. We should prioritize regular engagement with Scripture and community worship. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_jesus'_teaching.htm">Response to Jesus' Teaching</a> The people's reaction to Jesus' teaching varied. We should examine our own responses to His Word and strive to be receptive and obedient. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_synagogue.htm">Role of the Synagogue</a> The synagogue was a place of teaching and community. This underscores the importance of gathering with other believers for mutual edification and growth in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_considered_a_rabbi.htm">Was Jesus considered a rabbi?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_synagogue.htm">What defines a synagogue?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_horror_films.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian horror movies?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_travel_to_india.htm">Did Jesus travel to India?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) And came down to Capernaum.--See Note on <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm" title="And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelled in Capernaum, which is on the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:">Matthew 4:13</a>. St. Luke, it will be noticed, gives, what St. Matthew does not give, the reason of the removal.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 31-44. - AT CAPERNAUM. Verse 31. - And came down to Capernaum. Capernaum was the real home of the Master during the two years and a half of his public ministry. He chose this flourishing lakecity partly because his kinsmen and first disciples lived in it or its immediate neighborhood, but more especially on account of its situation. It has been termed the very center of the manufacturing district of Palestine; it lay on the high-road which led from Damascus and the Syrian cities to Tyro, Sidon, and Jerusalem. "It was, in fact, on 'the way of the sea' (<a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a>), the great caravan-road which led (from the East) to the Mediterranean. It was hence peculiarly fitted to be the center of a far-reaching ministry, of which even Gentiles would hear" (Farrar). The evangelist speaks of "coming down" to the shore of the lake, in contrast with Nazareth, which was placed in the hills. We do not meet with the name Capernaum in the Old Testament; it therefore appears not to have been a city belonging to remote antiquity. Its name is generally interpreted as being compounded of two words, signifying "town of consolations," בפר גחים - a beautiful and significant derivation. It may, however, originally have taken its name from the Prophet Nahum. Josephus, the historian, tells us. the name originally belonged to a fountain. He dwells also on the mildness of the climate; it would therefore seem as though, in the first place, Capernaum was used as a health resort, and then its admirable situation favored its adoption as a convenient center. The extensive ruins of Tel-Hum, on the lake-shore, are generally believed to be the remains of the once rich and populous Capernaum. And taught them on the sabbath days. <a href="/commentaries/luke/4-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He went down κατῆλθεν (katēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2718.htm">Strong's 2718: </a> From kata and erchomai; to come down. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Capernaum, Καφαρναοὺμ (Kapharnaoum) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2584.htm">Strong's 2584: </a> Capernaum, a town of Galilee. Of Hebrew origin; Capernaum, a place in Palestine. a town πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. in Galilee, Γαλιλαίας (Galilaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. on 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 τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath σάββασιν (sabbasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. He began ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. to teach διδάσκων (didaskōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. [the people]. αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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