John 6:59

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These things he said in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.

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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 northern shore of the Sea of Galilee near Tiberias, served as a major base for Jesus’ Galilean ministry. John 6:59 locates His Bread of Life discourse in Capernaum’s synagogue, following events around the lake that revealed both His provision and His divine identity.

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John 6:59 mentions Capernaum, Sea of Galilee and Tiberias.

Photo of Capernaum — Capernaum · AVRAMGR

Photo of Sea of Galilee — Sea of Galilee · Bahnfrend