Translations
Modern
The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Traditional
And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
Literal
And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet, Jesus, the One from Nazareth of Galilee.”
Latin
Populi autem dicebant: Hic est Jesus propheta a Nazareth Galilææ.
Interlinear
Greek
English
The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Notes
The crowds with Jesus saw him as a prophet, empowered by God to teach and perform miracles.
The mention from Nazareth in Galilee emphasizes the humble beginnings of Jesus (see Matthew 2:23).
Jesus entering Jerusalem starts Matthew's story of how the Messiah's suffering and resurrection establish salvation.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Places
Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Nazareth: The hometown of Jesus in Galilee
Glossary
Topics
Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Prophet Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: God Will Severely Punish Those Who Reject Him Jesus, the Christ: Received Nazareth: Jesus From