Matthew 14:22

And straight away he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, till he had sent the people away.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

In Context

21And those who had food were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.

23And after he had sent the people away, he went up into the mountain by himself for prayer: and when evening was come, he was there by himself.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:36Then he went away from the people, and went into the house; and his disciples came to him, saying, Make clear to us the story of the evil plants in the field.

Mark 6:45And straight away he made his disciples get into the boat, and go before him to the other side to Beth-saida, while he himself sent the people away.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 14:14-22

The Five Thousand Fed. 13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. 14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. 15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. 16 But… Read the whole commentary →

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