Matthew 19:1 meaning and explanation

When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.

Matthew 19:1, Berean Standard Bible

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Matthew has just finished Jesus' fourth major discourse, teaching on humility, forgiveness and restoring a straying brother. Now Jesus leaves Galilee, his home region and base of ministry, and crosses into Judea beyond the Jordan, the area known as Perea.

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