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Matthew 9:6-8

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Though the Sea of Galilee is not named in these verses, the setting is likely Capernaum, Jesus’ “own city,” on its northwestern shore. There Jesus publicly heals the paralytic, demonstrating his God-given authority to forgive sins and prompting the crowd’s reverent response.

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Matthew 9:6-8 mentions Sea of Galilee.

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