Matthew 12:15

But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Cross-reference

In Matthew 10:23, Jesus commands fleeing persecution — his withdrawal here follows that very instruction.

In Matthew 14:13, Jesus similarly withdraws to a solitary place after hearing news—a pattern of seeking solitude when opposition or grief arises.

In Mark 3:7-12, the same event is narrated with details about demonic recognition and Jesus' withdrawal, enriching the context.

John 7:1 Parallel

In John 7:1, Jesus avoids Judea because leaders seek to kill him — the same motivation for withdrawal as here.

In John 10:40-42, Jesus withdraws across the Jordan after conflict, and many believe — paralleling his retreat and continued healing here.

John 11:54 Parallel

In John 11:54, Jesus withdraws to Ephraim after the Sanhedrin plots to kill him — same pattern of fleeing a death plot.

Mark 3:10 Parallel

Mark 3:10 is a parallel account of the same event, describing the crowd pressing on Jesus because he had healed many—directly explains the crowd following here.

Luke 6:11 Historical context

Luke 6:11 shows the Pharisees' fury after the Sabbath healing, which is the immediate cause for Jesus' withdrawal described in this verse.

In Luke 6:17-19, a large crowd seeks healing from Jesus and he heals them all, mirroring the healing ministry shown here.

John 6:2 Parallel

John 6:2 records crowds following Jesus because of the signs he performed on the sick—another example of healing attracting large followings.

Acts 10:38 Parallel

Acts 10:38 summarizes Jesus' ministry as healing all who were under the devil's power—a broader statement echoing the same healing activity here.