As a result, Jesus no longer moved around openly among the people of Judea. Instead, he went away to an area near the desert, to a village called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.
After this, Jesus traveled around in Galilee. He didn’t want to travel around in Judea because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him.
“I’ve spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I’ve always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I haven’t said anything in secret.