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John 2:12

King James Version (KJV)

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John 2:12

Verse 12 of 25

Scripture focus

After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

John 2:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 2:12

Theological / Devotional

After this. Greek meta touto, a transitional phrase, used by John (see chs. 11:7, 11; 19:28) to indicate strict chronological sequence without specifying the length of the time interval.

Down to Capernaum. From Cana, deep in the Galilean hills, it would literally be “down” to Capernaum on the shores of the Lake of Galilee, 685 ft. (209 m.) below the level of the Mediterranean (see on Matt. 4:13). The purpose of this visit is not stated.

His brethren. See on Matt. 12:46.

Not many days. Probably during the late winter of A.D. 27-28.

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