John 6:17

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and they entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.

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Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.

The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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Capernaum was a fishing town on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus made his home base during much of his ministry. The disciples were crossing this lake toward Capernaum when Jesus came to them on the water; Tiberias, a nearby city on the western shore, identifies the broader region.

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John 6:17 mentions Capernaum, Sea of Galilee and Tiberias.

Photo of Capernaum — Capernaum · AVRAMGR

Photo of Sea of Galilee — Sea of Galilee · Bahnfrend