The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry
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Matthew 4:12–17
4:12 Now when Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee. 82%
4:13 Leaving Nazareth, he came and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, 47%
4:14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, 44%
4:15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, 31%
4:16 the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, to them light has dawned.” 40%
4:17 From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” 67%
Mark 1:14–15
1:14 Now after John was taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Good News of God’s Kingdom, 85%
1:15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.” 78%
Luke 4:14–15
4:14 Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and news about him spread through all the surrounding area. 57%
4:15 He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 50%
Verbatim Agreement
Percentage of words that appear identically (same form and position) across gospel pairs.
Strong's Number Overlap
How much of each gospel's vocabulary (by Strong's number) is shared with another.
Mt
Mk
Lk
Mt
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29%
10%
Mk
29%
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16%
Lk
10%
16%
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Unique Vocabulary
Strong's numbers that appear only in one gospel for this pericope.
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