THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK - Chapter 1 - Verse 14

Verse 14. Now after that John, etc. John was imprisoned by Herod, Mt 14:3.

Jesus came into Galilee. He left Judea, and went into the more retired country of Galilee. He supposed that if he remained in Judea, Herod would also persecute him, and attempt his life. His time of death had not come; and he therefore prudently sought safety in retirement, hence we may learn, that when we have great duties to perform for the church of God, we are not wantonly to endanger our lives. When we can secure them without a sacrifice of principle, we are to do it. See Mt 24:16.

{o} "Jesus came" Mt 4:23 {p} "The Gospel" Lu 8:1