Matthew 4:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 4:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 4:12 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; cast...: or, delivered up" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 4:12 — KJV
“Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; cast...: or, delivered up”
— Matthew 4:12 (KJV)
Matthew 4:12 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 4:12
“Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:12: now, jesus, john
“And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:12: jesus, cast, into
“Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:12: now, jesus, heard
“Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:12: now, cast, into
“When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 4:12: cast, into, prison
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