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John 2:12

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 2:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and [his] brethren, and his disciples; and there they abode not many days.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and [his] brethren, and his disciples; and there they abode not many days.
John 2:12 — American Standard Version

Context — John 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And when the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and knew not whence it was (but the servants that had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast calleth the bridegroom,
10and saith unto him, Every man setteth on first the good wine; and when [men] have drunk freely, [then] that which is worse: thou hast kept the good wine until now.
11This beginning of his signs did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
12After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and [his] brethren, and his disciples; and there they abode not many days.
13And the passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
14And he found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
15and he made a scourge of cords, and cast all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changers` money, and overthrew their tables;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“After this he went down to Capernaum, etc.] After he had been at Cana, and at the wedding there: after he had wrought the miracle of turning water into wine; and after he had manifested forth the glory of his deity thereby, and had confirmed the faith of his disciples, he departed from thence, and went lower into the country of Galilee, to Capernaum, a city near the sea of Tiberias; and which, from henceforward, he made the more usual place of his residence, and whither he frequently resorted, and therefore it is called his city, (<400901>Matthew 9:1). This refers not to the same journey recorded in (<400412>Matthew 4:12,13), for that was after John was cast into prison, whereas this was…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Capernaum--on the Sea of Galilee. (See on Mat 9:1). his mother and his brethren--(See on Luk 2:51, and Mat 13:54-56).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“To Capernaum - See the notes at Matthew 4:13. Not many days - The reason why he remained there no longer was that the Passover was near, and they went up to Jerusalem to attend it. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Capernaum: Joh 6:17; Mat 4:13, Mat 11:23 and his brethren: Joh 7:3-5; Mat 12:46, Mat 13:55, Mat 13:56; Mar 6:3; Act 1:13, Act 1:14; Co1 9:5; Gal 1:19 John 2:13”
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