KJV ORIGINAL
After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After all this went down, Jesus crossed over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (also called the Sea of Tiberias).
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus was always on the move, bringing hope to new places.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse follows Jesus' earlier miracles and teachings in Jerusalem, as recorded in chapter 5, marking a transition in His ministry. The Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias after the Roman city built on its shores, was a bustling area of Jewish life with fishing communities and trade routes. This location highlights the everyday settings where Jesus often interacted with people during His time in first-century Galilee under Roman rule.
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