John 4:46

"So when he came into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did in Jerusalem at the feast, for they also went to the feast."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the growing recognition of Jesus' miracles and teachings among the people, despite his relatively low profile in Galilee. It foreshadows the broader acceptance he would later receive, contrasting with the initial skepticism of those in Jerusalem.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A certain nobleman. One who was of the royal family, connected by birth with Herod Antipas; or one of the officers of the court, whether by birth allied to him or not. It seems that his ordinary residence was at Capernaum. Capernaum was about a day's journey from Cana, where Jesus then was. {f} "he made the water wine" Joh 2:1,11 {1} "nobleman" or, "courtier" or, "ruler" __________________________________________________________________

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