Early in the morning, Peter and his companions came to Jesus, saying that already the people of Capernaum were seeking Him. The disciples had been bitterly disappointed at the reception which Christ had met hitherto. The authorities at Jerusalem were seeking to murder Him; even His own townsmen had tried to take His life; but at Capernaum He was welcomed with joyful enthusiasm, and the hopes of the disciples kindled anew. It might be that among the liberty-loving Galileans were to be found the supporters of the new kingdom. But with surprise they heard Christ's words, "I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent."

Tidligt om morgenen kom Peter og hans ledsagere til Jesus og fortalte, at Kapernaums beboere allerede søgte efter ham. Disciplene havde været dybt skuffede over den modtagelse, Kristus hidtil havde fået. Øvrigheden i Jerusalem søgte at myrde ham; selv hans egne bysbørn havde prøvet at berøve ham livet, men i Kapernaum var han blevet hilst med jublende begejstring, og disciplenes håb blussede atter op. Det kunne jo tænke, at man blandt de frihedselskende galilæere kunne finde mænd, der ville støtte det nye rige. Men med forundring hørte de Kristi ord: "Jeg bør også forkynde evangeliet om Guds rige for de andre byer; thi dertil blev jeg udsendt." Luk. 4,43.