And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
After Jesus finished giving his twelve disciples their instructions, he left that place and went to teach and preach in their towns.
Jesus equipped his team, then kept moving to spread the message himself.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse serves as a transition after Jesus has completed his instructions to the twelve disciples in chapter 10, where he sends them out to proclaim the kingdom of heaven, heal the sick, and cast out demons. This event occurs during Jesus' ministry in first-century Galilee, a region in ancient Israel known for its mix of Jewish and Gentile populations, emphasizing his strategy to expand his message through both his followers and his own travels. Following this commissioning, Jesus moves on to teach and preach directly in the cities connected to his disciples, continuing the spread of his teachings.
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