Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 4:12 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 4:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 4 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Begins His Ministry
“Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; cast: or, delivered up”
Matthew 4:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 4:12
The phrase 'Jesus heard that John was cast into prison' likely served as God's providential signal that Christ's public ministry should begin. John's imprisonment by Herod Antipas for condemning his unlawful marriage demonstrated the cost of faithful proclamation and foreshadowed Christ's own rejection. Jesus' departure to Galilee was strategic, not fearful—beginning ministry in the region prophesied by Isaiah.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 4:12
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“Jesus came into Galilee”
“that he shut up John in prison.”
“and bound him”
“and news about him spread through all the surrounding area.”
“For John was not yet cast into prison.”
“and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias”
“a city of Galilee. He was teaching them on the Sabbath day”
“Now after two days he departed thence”
“having come out of Judea into Galilee.”