New Testament · Gospel

Mateus 4:12

Author:: The Lord Will Editorial Team
Reviewed by:: Ugo Candido, Engineer
Last updated:: May 21, 2026
Category:: New Testament

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
Mateus 4:12 — KJV

About Mateus 4:12

Mateus 4:12 sets its narrative in Galileia, grounding its spiritual message in the physical world. This verse from Mateus illustrates how geography and faith are interwoven throughout Scripture.

Biblical Places in This Verse

Galileia
region · Israel
A Galileia era a região norte do antigo Israel onde Jesus passou a maior parte do Seu ministério terreno. Isaías profetizou que uma grande luz brilharia sobre 'a Galileia dos gentios' (Isaías 9:1), cumprida quando Jesus iniciou Seu ministério lá. A região era o lar dos discípulos de Jesus — na maioria pescadores galileus.

How to Apply Mateus 4:12

Meditate on Mateus 4:12 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.