Matthew 19:1

Teachings about Divorce · Matthew 19:1–12
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Translations

Modern
When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.
Traditional
And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan;
Literal
And it came to pass when Jesus finished these words that He withdrew from Galilee and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.
Latin
Et factum est, cum consummasset Jesus sermones istos, migravit a Galilæa, et venit in fines Judææ trans Jordanem,

Original

Greek
English
When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.

Notes

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.

Events

Parallels

Mark 10:1–12

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Concubinage, Concubines Gospel of Matthew Perea

Topics

Galilee: The Northern District of Palestine: Jesus Resides In Jesus, the Christ: Journeys Toward Jerusalem to Attend the Passover Jesus, the Christ: Received Judea: It Applies to the Territory East of the Jordan River In