Decapolis (Mark 7:31). On the fourth withdrawal Jesus took His disciples northeast of the Sea of Galilee to the region of Caesarea Philippi (Mark 8:27). It was at this time that the Transfiguration occurred. Although there had been many indications that Jesus was at the height of His popularity with the people, He had recently told His disciples He was going to be killed in Jerusalem (Matt. 16:21, Mark 8:31). Even though He also told them He would rise again, the prospect of His death was most distressing
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