Matthew 19:1

"Matthew."

Key Reflection

When Jesus finished speaking these words, he departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea across the Jordan River. For first-century Jews, this transition marked a significant shift in context—Galilee was more rural and less central than Judea, which held greater religious significance due to Jerusalem being its capital. Thus, Jesus' move into Judea would have signaled important developments in his ministry and teachings, drawing attention to the spiritual and political centers of Israel.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

MATTHEW CHAPTER 19 Verses 1-12. See also Mr 10:1-12. Verse 1. Coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. Probably our Saviour was then going from Galilee up to Jerusalem, to one of the great feasts of the Jews. Samaria was between Galilee and Jerusalem; and, choosing not to go through it, he crossed the Jordan, and passed down on the east side of it, through Peraea, a region of country belonging to Judea, formerly a part of the tribes Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh. See the Map. Coasts of Judea. Regions or parts of Judea. See Barnes "Mt 2:16".

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