Capernaum

Jesus, on His return to Galilee, did not, as might have been expected, make Nazareth the place of His stated residence, but, "leaving [or passing by] Nazareth," he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the seacoast -- maritime

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Looking intently at the two forlorn figures standing silently before her, her heart was filled with pity and she remembered what the Master said one day to His disciples in Capernaum, "Whoso receiveth one such little child in my name receiveth me."

Daughters of India 1908

And as Jesus passed forth from thence -- that is, from the scene of the paralytic's cure in Capernaum, towards the shore of the Sea of

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The name Capernaum, that is, "village of Nahum," seems to take its name from Nahum having resided in it, though born in Elkosh in the neighborhood.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The name Capernaum is doubtfully mentioned in the history, but the occurrence is said to have taken place on the borders of Lycia.

Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity John Henry Newman 1845

But he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which was a city of Galilee, but many miles distant from Nazareth, a great city and of much resort.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721

This miracle was wrought in Capernaum, where most of Christ's mighty works were done, Matt. xi.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721

Here is a particular account of his preaching in Capernaum, one of the cities of Galilee; for though John Baptist chose to preach in a wilderness, and did well, and did good, yet it doth not therefore follow, that Jesus must do so too; the inclinations and opportunities of ministers may very much differ, and yet both be in the way of their duty, and both useful.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721

Capernaum is here condemned with an emphasis (v. 23), And thou,

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721

These people lived in Capernaum, knew Christ's character, that he never spake a rash or foolish word; they knew how many mighty works he had done; so that if they did not understand what he meant by this, they might at least have been silent in expectation of the issue.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721