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It happened when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.
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The Final Journey Begins
Commentators explain this verse marks a significant transition. Jesus leaves Galilee, the primary location of His ministry, and begins His final, purposeful journey toward Jerusalem and the cross. The route mentioned, 'beyond the Jordan,' refers to Perea, a common path for Jews wishing to avoid passing through Samaria.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. Probably our Saviour was then going from Galilee up to Jerusalem, to one of the great feasts of the Jews. <…
He departed (μετηρεν). Literally, to lift up, change something to another place. Transitive in the LXX and in a Cilician rock insc…
19th Century
Anglican
He departed from Galilee — This verse covers a considerable interval of time. The Gospels of Luke and John provide the details to …
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Baptist
He had finished these sayings about forgiveness, and so He hastened to other work which was not finished. He was always on the move, and He departe…
As with Jesus’ other discourses, Matthew concludes it with a formulaic saying (). Jesus “left” Galilee and began to make his way toward Jerusalem, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings Concerning humility, …
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Great multitudes followed Christ. When Christ departs, it is best for us to follow him. They found him as able and ready to help elsewhere, as he h…
13th Century
Catholic
In this passage, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of…
