Matthew 4:12-17 - Public Ministry In Galilee

¹² Jesus heard that John had been arrested. So Jesus withdrew to Galilee. ¹³ He left Nazareth to reside at Capernaum, a town by Lake Galilee, in the districts of Zebulun and Naphtali. ¹⁴ Thus the prophecy revealed to Isaiah would be fulfilled:

¹⁵ O land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, along the road of the sea, on the other side of the Jordan, Galilee of the nations! ¹⁶ the people sitting in darkness saw a great light. Light rose upon those sitting in a region of deathly shadow.

¹⁷ From that time on Jesus preached this message: Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is near.

¹⁴ After John was locked in prison Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News of God to the people. ¹⁵ Jesus said: The time has come. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the good news.

¹⁴ Jesus was directed by God's Spirit to return to Galilee. His reputation spread through out the region. ¹⁵ He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all.