Matthew 4:12

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 4:12

BSB

When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.

AKJV

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;

CPDV

And when Jesus had heard that John had been handed over, he withdrew into Galilee.

ERV

Now when he heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee;

NHEB

Now when he heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.

SMT

And Jesus having heard that John was delivered up, went back into Galilee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 4:12

NowG1161ConjunctionwhenJesusG2424Noun MasculinehadheardG191Verb thatG3754Conjunction JohnG2491Noun MasculinewascastintoprisonG3860VerbhedepartedG402Verb intoG1519Preposition GalileeG1056Noun Location

Commentary for Matthew 4:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 4:12

Summary

News of arrest prompts relocation to region

Place

Galilee

Event

Jesus departs to Galilee

Estimated Time Period

c. 27 AD