Luke 7:1

¶ Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

Now {G1161} when {G1893} he had ended {G4137} all {G3956} his {G846} sayings {G4487} in {G1519} the audience {G189} of the people {G2992}, he entered {G1525} into {G1519} Capernaum {G2584}.

When Yeshua had finished speaking to the people, he went back to K'far-Nachum.

When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.

After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

Commentary

Luke 7:1 serves as a pivotal transitional verse in the Gospel narrative, marking the conclusion of a significant teaching period for Jesus and His subsequent movement to a key location that would feature prominently in His ministry.

Context

This verse immediately follows what is commonly known as the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20-49), Luke's account of a foundational discourse often paralleled with Matthew's Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-7:29). After delivering profound teachings on topics such as blessings, woes, love for enemies, and practical wisdom for living, Jesus concludes this extensive public address. The phrase "in the audience of the people" highlights that His teachings were not private, but openly declared to a large crowd, emphasizing the public nature and accessibility of His divine message.

Upon finishing His discourse, Jesus "entered into Capernaum." Capernaum was a thriving fishing village and customs post strategically located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It became Jesus' primary base of operations during His Galilean ministry, serving as a hub for travel and commerce, and thus an ideal location for His public work and many miracles.

Key Themes

  • Transition in Ministry: The verse signals a clear shift in Jesus' ministry from a period of extensive public teaching to a new phase characterized by active miracles, healing, and direct engagement with individuals. This is immediately evident in the subsequent narrative concerning the healing of the centurion's servant.
  • Authority of Jesus' Word: The "sayings" (Greek: logous) Jesus delivered were not mere suggestions but authoritative instructions, laying the groundwork for how His followers should live. The conclusion of these teachings implies their completeness and profound significance for those who heard them.
  • Strategic Location for Ministry: Jesus' deliberate entry into Capernaum underscores its importance as a central location for His work. Many of His most notable miracles and teachings took place in this city, though it later faced a strong rebuke from Jesus for its unbelief despite witnessing His mighty works (Luke 10:15).

Linguistic Insight

The KJV phrase "all his sayings" translates the Greek pantas tous logous autou (πάντας τοὺς λόγους αὐτοῦ). The term logous (plural of logos) refers not just to individual words but to complete discourses, teachings, or messages. This highlights the comprehensive and weighty nature of the instruction Jesus had just delivered, emphasizing that it was a cohesive body of truth rather than fragmented statements.

Practical Application

Luke 7:1 serves as a reminder of the importance of listening to and internalizing Jesus' teachings. Just as the crowd heard His profound "sayings," we are called not only to hear His word but to allow it to transform our lives and guide our actions. Jesus' intentional movement to Capernaum also illustrates His strategic approach to ministry, always seeking to reach people effectively where they were, whether through powerful teaching or miraculous demonstration of God's power.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 8:5

    ¶ And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

  • Matthew 8:13

    And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

  • Luke 7:1

    ¶ Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

  • Luke 7:10

    And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

  • Matthew 7:28

    And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

  • Matthew 7:29

    For he taught them as [one] having authority, and not as the scribes.
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