Bible Verses About "What Is Capernaum"
Capernaum was Jesus' base of ministry on the Sea of Galilee, called His 'own city,' where He performed many miracles and taught in the synagogue.
Capernaum was Jesus' base of ministry on the Sea of Galilee, called His 'own city,' where He performed many miracles and taught in the synagogue.
"And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim." — Matthew 4:13 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Capernaum?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim."
"And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city."
"And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee."
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