Matthew 8:18-22

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[18] Now when Jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side. [19] A scribe came, and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." [20] Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." [21] Another of his disciples said to him, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father." [22] But Jesus said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."

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Capernaum was Jesus’ Galilean base on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, from which he withdrew by boat amid growing crowds. Gadara, a leading city east or southeast of the lake, identifies the Gentile-region destination associated with the ensuing crossing and display of Christ’s authority.

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Matthew 8:18-22 mentions Capernaum and Gadara.

Capernaum · AVRAMGR
Gadara · Carole Raddato

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