Matthew 4:14

“so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, when he says:”

Matthew 4:14 · direct translation from the Greek
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Matthew 4:14, word by word

what was spokenῥηθὲνrhēthen

say

To express something in words to others.

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IsaiahἨσαΐουĒsaiou

Isaiah

Isaiah, the prophet of Judah whose book announces the Messiah and God's salvation.

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the prophetπροφήτουprophētou

prophet

Someone who speaks for God.

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might be fulfilledπληρωθῇplērōthēi

be fulfilled

For what was foretold to come true.

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Jesus begins in Galilee

Mark 1:14-15Luke 4:14-15

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Matthew 4:12-17

12Now when he heard that John had been handed over, he withdrew into Galilee. 13And leaving Nazareth, he came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, when he says: 15“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: 16the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light dawned on them.” 17From then on Jesus began to proclaim and to say, “Change your minds, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Mark 1:14-15

14Now after John was handed over, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; change your minds and believe in the good news.”

Luke 4:14-15

14And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news about him went out through the whole surrounding region. 15And he was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

The context

13And leaving Nazareth, he came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali,

14 · This verse (above)

15“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

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  1. 1. What it says

    How did Jesus answer each time the tester spoke to him (vv. 4, 7, 10)?

  2. 2. What it means

    Why does Matthew tell of the testing right before Jesus begins to proclaim the kingdom (vv. 1, 17)?

  3. 3. How I live it

    Jesus called fishermen to follow him (v. 19). What everyday work could you do with more attention to God?

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