1 sn Capernaum was a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, 680 ft (204 m) below sea level. It was a major trade and economic center in the North Galilean region.
map For location see Map1 D2; Map2 C3; Map3 B2.
2 tn The interrogative particle introducing this question expects a negative reply.
3 sn In the OT, Hades was known as Sheol. It is the place where the unrighteous will reside (Matt 11:23; Luke 16:23; Rev 20:13-14).
4 tn Grk “who” (a continuation of the previous sentence).
5 sn Ironically, what Jesus was alleged to have done, started an insurrection, this man really did.
6 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.
