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Jesus approaches the open synagogue doorway along a stone lane in Nazara.
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Luke 4:16

Nazara, His Hometown

The Wilderness, the Synagogue, and the Good News · Luke 4

Story guide: Jesus approaches the synagogue doorway in Nazara, then stands empty-handed before seated listeners near the reading place.

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16Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and stood up to read.

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