Matthew 4:12-17 - Public Ministry In Galilee

¹² Now when Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, he went into Galilee. ¹³ While in Galilee, he moved from Nazareth to make his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, ¹⁴ so that what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled:

¹⁵ "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way by the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles -- ¹⁶ the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, and on those who sit in the region and shadow of death a light has dawned."

¹⁷ From that time Jesus began to preach this message: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

¹⁴ Now after John was imprisoned, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. ¹⁵ He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!"

¹⁴ Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the surrounding countryside. ¹⁵ He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by all.