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Mark 9:33

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He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?"

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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, serving as a base for Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, the northern region where he taught and performed many works. Arriving at the house in Capernaum, Jesus privately confronts the disciples’ dispute about greatness, redirecting them toward humble service.

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Mark 9:33 mentions Capernaum and Galilee.

Capernaum · AVRAMGR
Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש

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