Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
περιῆγεν
went about
G4013
περιῆγεν
went about
Strong's:
G4013
Word #:
2 of 28
to take around (as a companion); reflexively, to walk around
ὅλην
all
G3650
ὅλην
all
Strong's:
G3650
Word #:
3 of 28
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίαν
Galilee
G1056
Γαλιλαίαν
Galilee
Strong's:
G1056
Word #:
5 of 28
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς,
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς,
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
7 of 28
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ταῖς
G3588
ταῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
συναγωγαῖς
synagogues
G4864
συναγωγαῖς
synagogues
Strong's:
G4864
Word #:
11 of 28
an assemblage of persons; specially, a jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a christian church
αὐτῶν
their
G846
αὐτῶν
their
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 28
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κηρύσσων
preaching
G2784
κηρύσσων
preaching
Strong's:
G2784
Word #:
14 of 28
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 28
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλείας
of the kingdom
G932
βασιλείας
of the kingdom
Strong's:
G932
Word #:
18 of 28
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
19 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
θεραπεύων
healing
G2323
θεραπεύων
healing
Strong's:
G2323
Word #:
20 of 28
to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
νόσον
manner of sickness
G3554
νόσον
manner of sickness
Strong's:
G3554
Word #:
22 of 28
a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
23 of 28
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
Matthew 9:35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.Mark 1:39And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.Luke 7:22Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.Acts 10:38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.Matthew 11:5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.Psalms 103:3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;Matthew 13:54And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?Mark 1:21And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.Luke 8:1And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,Mark 6:2And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
Historical Context
Synagogues were local gathering places for Scripture reading and teaching. Jesus' regular synagogue teaching shows He worked within Judaism's structures while transforming them. The healings demonstrated the kingdom's power over the curse of sin (disease, demons, death).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' model of teaching, preaching, and healing shape your understanding of ministry?
- Which aspect of Jesus' three-fold ministry do you most need to experience?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse summarizes Jesus' three-fold ministry: teaching in synagogues (instruction), preaching the gospel of the kingdom (proclamation), and healing all manner of disease (demonstration). 'All Galilee' shows the comprehensive scope of His early ministry. The combination of word and deed authenticated His message—the kingdom was breaking in through both truth and power.