Matthew 4:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, х paredothee (G3860)] - more simply, 'was delivered up;' as recorded in Matthew 14:3-5; Mark 6:17-20; Luke 3:19-20 --

He departed - rather, 'withdrew' х anechooreesen (G402)] - into Galilee - as recorded, in its proper place, in John 4:1-3.

Matthew 4:12

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