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Commentators explain that Jesus' move to Capernaum was a significant shift. After being rejected in his hometown of Nazareth, Capernaum became the new headquarters for his Galilean ministry. Scholars note the phrase "came down" is a literal, geographical description, as Nazareth was at a higher elevation than Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 4:31
Came down (κατηλθεν). Mr 1:21 has the historical present,
they go into (εισπορευοντα). Capernaum (Tell Hum…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 4:31
19th Century
Bishop
And came down to Capernaum.—See Note on Matthew 4:13. Saint Luke, it will be noticed, gives—what Saint Matthew does not—t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 4:31–32
19th Century
Preacher
May God grant that his Word may be with power tonight! Amen.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 4:31
Luke has already mentioned Capernaum (v.23), a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, as a center of miraculous activity in the ministr…
John Gill
On Luke 4:31
17th Century
Pastor
And came down to Capernaum
Which was, as Dr. Lightfoot thinks, sixteen miles or more from Nazareth; and Christ may b…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 4:31–44
17th Century
Minister
Christ's preaching greatly affected the people, and an effective power accompanied it, reaching their consciences. These miracles showed Christ to …