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Nazareth Nazareth not mentioned in Old Testament (NRSV) Matthew 2:23 There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, "He will be called a Nazorean." Matthew 4:13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, Matthew 21:11 The crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." Matthew 26:71 When he went out to the porch, another servant-girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth."

Nazareth Painting; William Holman Hunt 1860-61

Nazareth Mark 1:9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Mark 1:24 and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." Mark 10:47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Mark 14:67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she stared at him and said, "You also were with Jesus, the man from Nazareth." Mark 16:6 But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him.

Typical 19th C. Arab Village (such as Nazareth)

Nazareth Luke 1:26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, Luke 2:4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. Luke 2:39 When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Luke 2:51 Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

Nazareth Luke 4:16 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, Luke 4:34 Let us alone! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God. Luke 18:37 They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." Luke 24:19 He asked them, "What things?" They replied, "The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,

Nazareth 1928

Nazareth John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth." John 1:46 Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." John 18:5 They answered, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus replied, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. John 18:7 Again he asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." John 19:19 Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."

Nazareth & Church of Annunciation

Nazareth Acts 2:22 You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know — Acts 3:6 But Peter said, "I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ ofNazareth, stand up and walk." Acts 4:10 let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. Acts 6:14 for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses handed on to us.”

Nazareth Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. Acts 22:8 I answered, 'Who are you, Lord?' Then he said to me, 'I am Jesus of Nazareth whom you are persecuting.' Acts 26:9 Indeed, I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

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