This statement that Jesus “came from Nazareth in Galilee” causes a sharp contrast with what follows. He sees the heavens torn apart above him, but he comes on earth from a totally unknown town in an outlying district.1
This statement that Jesus “came from Nazareth in Galilee” causes a sharp contrast with what follows. He sees the heavens torn apart above him, but he comes on earth from a totally unknown town in an outlying district.1
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.