Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

LUKE 7:1KJV
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Luke 7:1 (KJV)

What does Luke 7:1 mean?

Luke 7:1 describes how, after Jesus finished speaking to the people, he went into the town of Capernaum. This verse marks a transition from Jesus’ teaching to the events that will take place in Capernaum.

The verse is set right after Jesus has delivered a series of teachings to a gathered crowd. The speaker is Jesus, and the audience is the people listening to him. Luke 7:1 signals a shift in the narrative, moving the focus from Jesus’ words to his actions in a specific location—Capernaum, a significant town in his ministry.

The Greek behind Luke 7:1

  • λόγος (logos, G4487): This word is translated as "sayings" and often refers to spoken words or teachings. Here, it emphasizes that Jesus had just finished a significant portion of teaching.
  • πλήρωσεν (plērōsen, G4137): Translated as "ended," this Greek word carries the sense of something being brought to completion or fulfillment, highlighting that Jesus’ teaching session was fully concluded before he moved on.
  • εἰσῆλθεν (eisēlthen, G1525): This is the word for "entered," and it often signals a purposeful movement into a new place or situation, underlining the deliberate transition in the story as Jesus enters Capernaum.

Why Luke 7:1 matters

  • Luke 7:1 helps the reader see the structure of Luke’s narrative, showing a clear break between Jesus’ public teaching and the new events about to unfold in Capernaum.
  • The verse reminds us that Jesus’ ministry involved both teaching and action, and that his movements from one place to another often set the stage for important encounters.
  • By naming Capernaum, Luke signals to the reader that this town will be the setting for the next significant events, connecting this verse to earlier and later stories about Jesus’ work there.

Where else these words appear

“Capernaum” Greek G2584 · used in 16 verses

  • Matthew 4:13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
  • Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
  • John 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

“audience” Greek G189 · used in 22 verses

  • Matthew 4:24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
  • John 12:38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
  • Galatians 3:5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

“when” Greek G1893 · used in 26 verses

  • Matthew 18:32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
  • Romans 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
  • Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

“sayings” Greek G4487 · used in 67 verses

  • Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
  • Luke 20:26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
  • Acts 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.