Matthew 8:18
When Jesus saw the great crowds about him, he had given directions to cross to the other side,
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.
In Context
19when a Scribe came up and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go!"
Cross References
Matthew 8:1As he went down from the mountain, great crowds followed him.
Mark 1:35In the morning he rose a great while before day and went out to a desert place, and there prayed.
Mark 5:21Then after Jesus had recrossed in a boat to the other side, a vast multitude came crowding around him; so he stayed on the seashore.
Mark 8:13Then he left them, and getting into the boat again, went away to the other side,
Luke 8:22Now it happened that one of these days he got into a boat, And him his disciples, and he said to them, "Let us cross to the other side of the lake."
Matthew Henry on Matthew 8:15-18
Peter's Wife's Mother Healed. 14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. 15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. 16 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.… Read the whole commentary →