Bible Commentary: Jesus in Capernaum, Healing and Casting Out Spirits (Mark 1:21-28)

Capernaum is a city in Galilee often referenced in the gospels. Jesus is described as having spent enough time in and around Capernaum that it came to be known as Jesus’ own city. There are verses referring to Jesus healing and teaching here in all four gospels. Despite all of this, however, Jesus is also depicted in Matthew and Luke as having felt rejected by the town’s inhabitants and cursing them. Read Article: Jesus in Capernaum, Healing and Casting Out Spirits (Mark 1:21-28)