Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 11:1

"And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities." — Matthew 11:1 (ASV)

Matthew 11

And it came to pass, etc. The directions to his apostles were given in the vicinity of Capernaum. He went from there to preach in their cities; that is, in the cities in the vicinity of Capernaum, or in Galilee. He did not yet go into Judea.