Matthew 4:12

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

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Interpretation

It is just with God to take the gospel and the means of grace, from those that slight them and thrust them away. Christ will not stay long where he is not welcome.

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This thought runs through Matthew 4:12-16.

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Glossary

Galilee Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Galilee.
John Person: (1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).
Judea Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Jerusalem.