Matthew 4:23
What does Matthew 4:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 4:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 4:23 means
Jesus actively traveled throughout the entire region of Galilee, engaging in a threefold ministry. He taught in the synagogues, explaining God's Word, and preached "the gospel of the kingdom," proclaiming the good news of God's reign. Additionally, He demonstrated divine power by "healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness among the people." This comprehensive ministry revealed His authority and compassion.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness among the people.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness among the people.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues and preaching the good news of the kingdom, and making well those who were ill with any disease among the people.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jesus was going about all Galilee teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the reign, and healing every disease, and every malady among the people,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom: and healing all manner of sickness and every infirmity, among the people.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And [Jesus] went round the whole [of] Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the glad tidings of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every bodily weakness among the people.
Context
This verse provides a comprehensive summary of Jesus' early ministry throughout Galilee, immediately following the calling of His first four disciples. It broadly outlines the three pillars of His work: teaching, preaching, and healing. This summary sets the stage for the widespread impact of His ministry described in the subsequent verses, showing how His actions drew the attention of many.
v.22And they straightway left the boat and their father, and followed him.
v.23This passage
v.24And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 18:20
Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.
- Luke 9:11
But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.
- Acts 10:38
even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
- Mark 1:14
Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
- Matthew 13:19
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.
- Matthew 12:9
And he departed thence, and went into their synagogue:
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