Luke 4:31

And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

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Interpretation

Christ's preaching much affected the people; and a working power went with it to the consciences of men. These miracles showed Christ to be a controller and conqueror of Satan, a healer of diseases.

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This thought runs through Luke 4:31-32.

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Glossary

Galilee Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Galilee.
Capernaum Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Hum.
City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).