Capernaum
The hub of Jesus' Galilean ministry, called "his own city."
First mentioned in the Bible
Further, after leaving Nazʹa·reth, he came and took up residence in Ca·perʹna·um beside the sea in the districts of Zebʹu·lun and Naphʹta·li,— Matthew 4:13
Background
Capernaum was a fishing town on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. After leaving Nazareth, Jesus made it his base of ministry — teaching in the synagogue, healing the centurion's servant and Peter's mother-in-law, and forgiving the paralytic's sins. Peter, Andrew, and Matthew were all called here to follow him.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
Further, after leaving Nazʹa·reth, he came and took up residence in Ca·perʹna·um beside the sea in the districts of Zebʹu·lun and Naphʹta·li,— Matthew 4:13
However, after some days he again entered into Ca·perʹna·um, and the word spread that he was at home.— Mark 2:1Explore Capernaum on the interactive map →
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