Mark 9:30-50

Leaving the Decapolis, with his disciples Jesus went first to Galilee.

Mark observes that Jesus was careful not to allow his presence in Galilee to become widely known (Mark 9:30) partly because of his desire to concentrate on the training of the twelve; partly because of Herod's growing antipathy; and partly because of the increasing bitterness of the scribes and Pharisees toward him.