These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
Jesus said all of this while he was teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum.
This whole conversation happened right there in church, Jesus wasn't hiding his message.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Capernaum was a thriving fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, serving as a key base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. The synagogue there was a central gathering place for Jewish worship and teaching, where Jesus frequently spoke to crowds, including in this instance after his miracle of feeding the five thousand and his discourse on being the Bread of Life. This verse simply notes the location to ground his words in a real historical setting of public instruction.
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