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Matthew 4:13

What does Matthew 4:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 4:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 4:13 means

Jesus did not settle in His hometown of Nazareth, but purposefully moved and established His new base of operations in Capernaum. This city, located on the Sea of Galilee within the ancient territories of Zebulun and Naphtali, served as an ideal hub for His ministry. Its strategic location fulfilled Old Testament prophecy, ensuring that His message would reach a diverse population.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And going away from Nazareth, he came and made his living-place in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the country of Zebulun and Naphtali:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and having left Nazareth, having come, he dwelt at Capernaum that is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtalim,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And leaving the city Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capharnaum on the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and of Nephthalim;

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and having left Nazareth, he went and dwelt at Capernaum, which is on the sea-side in the borders of Zabulon and Nepthalim,

Context

This verse details Jesus' specific relocation to Capernaum, building on the previous verse where He withdrew to Galilee. This precise geographical detail is essential because it sets up the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in the following verses. Establishing His dwelling in Capernaum becomes the physical launching point for His widespread ministry and the calling of His first disciples.

v.12Now when he heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee;

v.13This passage

v.14that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

Cross references

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

  • John 4:46

    He came therefore again unto Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

  • Matthew 11:23

    And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day.

  • Luke 4:23

    And he said unto them, Doubtless ye will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in thine own country.

  • John 2:12

    After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, andhisbrethren, and his disciples; and there they abode not many days.

  • John 6:17

    and they entered into a boat, and were going over the sea unto Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.

  • Joshua 19:10

    And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families. And the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid;

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