Bible Verses About "What Is the Sea of Galilee"
The Sea of Galilee is the freshwater lake in northern Israel where Jesus performed many miracles and called His first disciples.
The Sea of Galilee is the freshwater lake in northern Israel where Jesus performed many miracles and called His first disciples.
"And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers." — Matthew 4:18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Sea of Galilee?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers."
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."
"Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea."
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