Matthew 4:12

The Passion Translation

When Jesus heard that John the Baptizer had been thrown into prison, he went back into Galilee.

Cross References

Matthew 11:2

Now, while John the Baptizer was in prison, he heard about the wonderful deeds of the Christ, so he sent his disciples to ask him this question:

Matthew 14:3

For Herod had earlier arrested John for confronting him for taking the wife of his brother Philip. He had John thrown in prison and placed in chains

Mark 1:14

Later on, after John the Baptizer was arrested, Jesus went back into the region of Galilee and preached the wonderful gospel of God’s kingdom.

Mark 6:17

For Herod had John arrested and thrown into prison for repeatedly rebuking him in public, saying, “You have no right to marry Herodias, the wife of your brother Philip! You are violating the law of God!”

Luke 23:5

But they yelled and demanded that Pilate do something, saying, “He has stirred up our nation, misleading people from the moment he began teaching in Galilee until he has come here to Jerusalem!”

Luke 3:20

Adding to his many other sins, Herod had John seized and locked up in prison.

Luke 4:14

Then Jesus, armed with the Holy Spirit’s power, returned to Galilee, and his fame spread throughout the region.

Luke 4:31

Jesus went to Capernaum in Galilee and taught the people on the Sabbath day.

John 1:43

The next day, Jesus decided to go to Galilee, where he found Philip. Jesus said to him, “Come and follow me.”

John 2:11

This miracle in Cana was the first of the many extraordinary miracles Jesus performed in Galilee that revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.

John 3:24

(This was before John was thrown into prison.)

John 4:43

On the third day Jesus left there and continued his journey to Galilee, where he had been raised.

John 4:54

Healing the official’s son was Jesus’ second extraordinary miracle in Galilee after returning from Judea.