John 2:13

"After this, he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they stayed there a few days."

Key Reflection

After cleansing the temple in Jerusalem during Passover, Jesus and his entourage returned to Capernaum, their home base near the Sea of Galilee. This move would have been significant for the original audience, as it marked a return to familiar surroundings after the tumultuous events at the temple. The small town of Capernaum served as a refuge from the pressures in Jerusalem, allowing Jesus and his followers to regroup before continuing their ministry.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. The Jews' passover. The feast among the Jews called the Passover. See Barnes "Mt 26:2, also Mt 26:3-17. And Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Every male among the Jews was required to appear at this feast. Jesus, in obedience to the law, went up to observe it. This is the first Passover on which he attended after he entered on the work of the ministry. It is commonly supposed that he observed three others-- one recorded Lu 6:1, another Joh 6:4, and the last one on the night before he was crucified, Joh 11:55.

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