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Matthew 19:1

What does Matthew 19:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 19:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 19:1 means

After concluding His teaching in Galilee, Jesus journeyed towards Judea, specifically to the region across the Jordan River. This was a significant geographical shift, marking a transition in His ministry closer to Jerusalem and the ultimate purpose of His coming sacrifice. His departure signifies a new phase in His public ministry, where He would encounter further challenges from religious leaders and continue to instruct His disciples on crucial kingdom principles.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judæa beyond the Jordan;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judæa beyond the Jordan;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And it came about that after saying these words, Jesus went away from Galilee, and came into the parts of Judaea on the other side of Jordan.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these words, he removed from Galilee, and did come to the borders of Judea, beyond the Jordan,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these words, he departed from Galilee and came into the coasts of Judea, beyond Jordan.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, he withdrew from Galilee, and came to the coasts of Judaea beyond the Jordan;

Context

This verse opens a new section of Matthew's Gospel, setting the scene geographically for the subsequent events. Jesus's departure from Galilee marks a transition after a period of extensive teaching and healing. His arrival in Judea and beyond the Jordan prepares for a series of encounters and teachings on marriage, wealth, and the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven.

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v.2and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 10:40

    And he went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there he abode.

  • Mark 10:1

    And he arose from thence, and cometh into the borders of Judæa and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.

  • Matthew 19:1

    And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judæa beyond the Jordan;

  • Matthew 7:28

    And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:

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