Matthew 12:9
“And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:”

What does Matthew 12:9 mean?
Matthew 12:9 in the King James Version reads: "And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue." This verse is a brief statement in the Gospel of Matthew, documenting a moment in Jesus's ministry as he travels to a synagogue. While the verse itself appears simple…
Read full commentaryDevotionalIn the Synagogue: A Sacred Encounter
The Gospel According to Matthew presents a dynamic narrative of Jesus' ministry, His encounters with both the multitudes and the religious elite. In Matthew 12:9, we read, "And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:" This verse, while seemingly…
Read devotionalPrayerSeeking His Presence in Our Gatherings
Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with reverence and gratitude for Your abiding presence in our lives. Lord, as we meditate on the profound truth found in Matthew 12:9, where You went into their synagogue, we ask that You help us to fully appreciate…
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