Matthew 8:23
When Jesus had entered a boat, his disciples followed him into it.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
In Context
22But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.”
Cross References
Matthew 9:1Jesus entered a boat, crossed over, and came into his own city.
Luke 7:22Jesus answered and said to them, “After you have gone on your way, report to John what you have seen and heard. Blind people are receiving sight, lame people are walking, lepers are being cleansed, deaf people are hearing, people who have died are being raised back to life, and needy people are being told the good news.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 8:19-23
Christ's Answer to a Scribe and Another. 18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. 19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me;… Read the whole commentary →