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Matthew 4:12

Matthew 4:12
Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And leaving Nazareth,.... Where he was educated, and had lived many years together; and where he preached first to the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

John was cast into prison - For an account of the imprisonment of John see Mat 14:1-13. He departed into Galilee - See…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 4:12-17

We have here an account of Christ's preaching in the synagogues of Galilee, for he came into the world to be a Preacher;…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Matthew 4:12-16

Jesus returns into Galilee

Mar 1:14; Luk 4:14, who assigns no reason; Joh 4:1-3. St John gives a further reason "when…