Matthew 4:12
When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.
What it says
After hearing of John’s imprisonment, Jesus withdraws to Galilee.
What it is doing
The verse marks the turning point from John to Jesus.
In context
12When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 15“Land of Zebulun 16the people living in darkness 17From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”