Matthew 13:1
Later that day Jesus left the house, and sat down to teach beside the sea.
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In The King James Version
The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
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Cross References
Matthew 13:1Later that day Jesus left the house, and sat down to teach beside the sea.
Mark 2:13Jesus went out beside the sea once more and taught the crowds that came to him.
Luke 8:4Once when a large crowd of people gathered, coming from many towns to see him, Jesus spoke to them, using a story as an illustration.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 13:1
In this chapter, we have, I. The favour which Christ did to his countrymen in preaching the kingdom of heaven to them, ver. 1-2 . He preached to them in parables, and here gives the reason why he chose that way of instructing, ver. 10-17 . And the evangelist gives another reason, ver. 34, 35 . There are eight parables recorded in this chapter, which are designed to represent the kingdom of heaven, the method of planting the gospel kingdom in the world, and of its growth and success. The great truths and laws of… Read the whole commentary →