Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 4:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 4:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.
According to the author of the book of Matthew, when Jesus found out that John was put in prison, he decided to go to a place called Galilee. This shows that Jesus knew it was time to begin his special work in a new area.
Matthew 4:12: Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; [cast...: or, delivered up]
Contradiction with John 4:1-3
In Matthew 4:12, Jesus hears of John’s imprisonment and withdraws to Galilee, whereas in John 4:1-3, Jesus learns that the Pharisees heard he was gaining disciples and leaves Judea for Galilee, so the reasons appear different.
John 4:1-3: When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
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