• The beginning of the preaching in Galilee

    Pericope PER052 marks the official beginning of Jesus’ preaching in Galilee after John the Baptist’s arrest. Matthew emphasises continuity between John’s message and Jesus’ message, both calling for repentance. This decisive turning point, placed in Capernaum around February–March 31, confirms the fulfilment of messianic prophecies and Jesus’ full entry into his public ministry.

    Matthew 4.17 (King James Version) :
    From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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