Matthew 4:12
“Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;”
What does Matthew 4:12 mean?
Matthew 4:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee." This short verse comes after Jesus' baptism and temptation in the wilderness, and it marks the beginning of his public ministry. The…
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The Gospel of Matthew opens up a profound reality in Matthew 4:12: "Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee." This verse, though brief, encapsulates a drastic moment in Jesus' ministry, where his cousin John the Baptist, the herald of…
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Oh Sovereign Lord, We gather in Your presence, acknowledging the depth of Your wisdom that surpasses all understanding. As we reflect upon the poignant moment captured in Matthew 4:12, "Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;" we find…
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