14. In that way, what the prophet Isaiah had said came true. He had said,
15. "Land of Zebulun! Land of Naphtali! Galilee, where non-Jewish people live! Land along the Mediterranean Sea! Territory east of the Jordan River!
16. The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light will shine on them." (Isaiah 9:1,2)
17. From that time on Jesus began to preach. "Turn away from your sins!" he said. "The kingdom of heaven is near."