Matthew 19:1

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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 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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Galilee was Jesus’ northern home region, while Judea lay to the south around Jerusalem; “beyond the Jordan” refers to the territory east of the river, often called Perea. Matthew marks Jesus’ deliberate movement from Galilee toward Judea, setting the stage for his final journey and growing public ministry.

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Matthew 19:1 mentions Galilee, Jordan and Judea.

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