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851 B
851 B
Connecting Statement:
Jesus then goes to Capernaum, teaches the people in the synagogue there, and commands a demon to leave a man.
Then he
"Then Jesus." This indicates a new event. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent)
went down to Capernaum
The phrase "came down" is used here because Capernaum is lower in elevation than Nazareth.
Capernaum, a city in Galilee
"Capernaum, another city in Galilee"
astonished
"greatly surprised" or "impressed" or "amazed"
he spoke with authority
"he spoke as one with authority" or "his words had great power"