Places of the Bible

Capernaum

Galilee · New Testament · 16 verses

A fishing town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. The name appears in Matthew, Mark, Luke and 1 more in the King James text.

About Capernaum

A fishing town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Its place in the story

Capernaum became the base of Jesus' Galilean ministry and is called his own city. He taught in its synagogue, healed many people there, and called several disciples nearby. Despite his mighty works, he warned the town for its unbelief.

Capernaum in Scripture (KJV)

“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)
“And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,”
Matthew 8:5 (KJV)
“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.”
Matthew 11:23 (KJV)
“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?”
Matthew 17:24 (KJV)
“And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.”
Mark 1:21 (KJV)
“And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.”
Mark 2:1 (KJV)
“And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?”
Mark 9:33 (KJV)
“And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.”
Luke 4:23 (KJV)

Capernaum is named 16 times in Scripture; 8 shown above.

Where it leads

Capernaum was the center of Jesus' Galilean ministry, where he taught, healed, and called disciples.

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A fishing town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. The name appears in Matthew, Mark, Luke and 1 more in the King James text.

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Capernaum became the base of Jesus' Galilean ministry and is called his own city. He taught in its synagogue, healed many people there, and called several disciples nearby. Despite his mighty works, he warned the town for its unbelief.

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