9:1 After getting into a boat he crossed to the other side and came to his own town. 4
2:1 Now 8 after some days, when he returned to Capernaum, 9 the news spread 10 that he was at home.
7:1 After Jesus 11 had finished teaching all this to the people, 12 he entered Capernaum. 13
1 map For location see Map1-D3; Map2-C2; Map3-D5; Map4-C1; Map5-G3.
2 tn Grk “and leaving Nazareth, he came and took up residence in Capernaum.”
3 tn Or “by the lake.”
4 sn His own town refers to Capernaum. It was a town of approximately 1000-1500, though of some significance.
5 sn Capernaum was a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, 680 ft (204 m) below sea level. It was a major trade and economic center in the North Galilean region.
6 tn The interrogative particle introducing this question expects a negative reply.
7 sn In the OT, Hades was known as Sheol. It is the place where the unrighteous will reside (Luke 10:15; 16:23; Rev 20:13-14).
8 tn Grk “And.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.
9 sn Capernaum was a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, 680 ft (204 m) below sea level. It was a major trade and economic center in the North Galilean region.
10 tn Grk “it was heard.”
11 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
12 tn Grk “After he had completed all his sayings in the hearing of the people.”
13 sn Capernaum was a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, 680 ft (204 m) below sea level. It was a major trade and economic center in the North Galilean region.