John 4:3
He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.
Cross-reference
John 3:22
Historical context
John 3:22 places Jesus baptizing in Judea—this is where He was before leaving in 4:3 due to Pharisee attention.
John 7:1
Parallel
In John 7:1, Jesus avoids Judea because Jews seek to kill Him—same reason He leaves Judea here.
John 10:40
Parallel
In John 10:40, Jesus similarly withdraws from opposition — both passages show strategic retreats in his ministry.
Matthew 10:23
Parallel
In Matthew 10:23, Jesus instructs fleeing persecution—here He models it by leaving Judea when Pharisees take notice.
Mark 3:7
Parallel
In Mark 3:7, Jesus withdraws from Pharisees plotting to kill Him—same pattern of strategic retreat as here.