• PER173 Numerous Healings at Gennesaret

    Pericope 173 recounts the numerous healings Jesus performed at Gennesaret (Galilee) in April AD 32, according to Matthew 14.34-36 and Mark 6.53-56. On his arrival, Jesus is immediately recognized, and crowds of sick people hurry to touch the fringe of his cloak, thereby obtaining their healing. The synoptic analysis reveals major convergences between the two evangelists and complementary nuances. This episode illustrates popular faith, the divine power of Jesus, and foreshadows the growing tensions with the religious authorities.

    Mark 6.55 (King James Version) :
    And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

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