John 6:42

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They said, "Isn't this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then does he say, 'I have come down out of heaven?'"

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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, on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, was the setting for Jesus’ synagogue teaching after crowds arrived by boats, including some from nearby Tiberias. Their familiarity with Jesus’ earthly family there helps explain their objection to his claim of having come down from heaven.

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John 6:42 mentions Capernaum, Sea of Galilee and Tiberias.

Photo of Capernaum — Capernaum · AVRAMGR

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