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Mr 1:14 King James Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Now after that John was put in prison - John was imprisoned by Herod, Mat 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 to take 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 to endanger our lives wantonly. When we can secure them without a sacrifice of principle, we are to do it. See Mat 24:16.
 
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16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.