12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee.
12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee.
12 When Jesus got word that John had been arrested, he returned to Galilee.
12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee.
12 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee.
14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God,
14 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God:
14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom
14 Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God's Good News.
(Read Mark 1:14-22)
Jesus began to preach in Galilee, after that John was put in prison. If some be laid aside, others shall be raised up, to carry on the same work. Observe the great truths Christ preached. By repentance we give glory to our Creator whom we have offended; by faith we give glory to our Redeemer who came to save us from our sins. Christ has joined these two together, and let no man think to put them asunder. Christ puts honour upon those who, though mean in this world, are diligent in their business and kind to one another. Industry and unity are good and pleasant, and the Lord Jesus commands a blessing on them. Those whom Christ calls, must leave all to follow him; and by his grace he makes them willing to do so. Not that we must needs go out of the world, but we must sit loose to the world; forsake every thing that is against our duty to Christ, and that cannot be kept without hurt to our souls. Jesus strictly kept the sabbath day, by applying himself unto, and abounding in the sabbath work, in order to which the sabbath rest was appointed. There is much in the doctrine of Christ that is astonishing; and the more we hear it, the more cause we see to admire it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 4:12
Commentary on Matthew 4:12-17
(Read Matthew 4:12-17)
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. Those who are without Christ, are in the dark. They were sitting in this condition, a contented posture; they chose it rather than light; they were willingly ignorant. When the gospel comes, light comes; when it comes to any place, when it comes to any soul, it makes day there. Light discovers and directs; so does the gospel. The doctrine of repentance is right gospel doctrine. Not only the austere John Baptist, but the gracious Jesus, preached repentance. There is still the same reason to do so. The kingdom of heaven was not reckoned to be fully come, till the pouring out of the Holy Spirit after Christ's ascension.