Matthew 4:12

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Now when Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} when Jesus{G2424} had heard{G191}{(G5660)} that{G3754} John{G2491} was cast into prison{G3860}{(G5681)}, he departed{G402}{(G5656)} into{G1519} Galilee{G1056};
KJV with Strongs
(12) But when Yeshua heard that John was arrested, He withdrew into Galilee
The F.O.G
When Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been arrested by Herod, He recognized this as the signal to begin His own public ministry. He withdrew to Galilee, knowing the time had come to proclaim His message openly.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Jesus having heard that John was delivered up, did withdraw to Galilee,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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