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 Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee
Saint Matthew's Account
Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and
leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Caper'na-um by the sea, in the
territory of Zeb'ulun and Naph'tali, that what was spoken by the prophet
Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zeb'ulun and the land of Naph'tali,
toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles -- the people who
sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region
and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach,
saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Matthew 4:12-17
Saint Mark's Account
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel
of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at
hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."
Mark 1:14-15
Saint Luke's Account
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report
concerning him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught
in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and he went to the
synagogue, as his custom was, on the sabbath day. And he stood up to read;
and there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the
book and found the place where it was written, "The Spirit of the Lord is
upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has
sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the
blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable
year of the Lord." And he closed the book, and gave it back to the
attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on
him. And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled
in your hearing."
Luke 4:14-21
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
Saint Matthew's Account
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called
Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were
fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of
men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from
there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zeb'edee and John his
brother, in the boat with Zeb'edee their father, mending their nets, and he
called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed
him. And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and
preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every
infirmity among the people.
Matthew 4:18-23
Saint Mark's Account
And passing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother
of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said
to them, "Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men." And
immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on a little
farther, he saw James the son of Zeb'edee and John his brother, who were in
their boat mending the nets. And immediately he called them; and they left
their father Zeb'edee in the boat with the hired servants, and followed him.
Mark 1:16-20
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