Matthew 8:18

“Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 8:18

ΒΆ Now when Iesus saw great multitudes about him, hee gaue commaundement to depart vnto the other side.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side {of the sea.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandments to depart unto the other side.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now when Jesus saw a great mass of people about him, he gave an order to go to the other side.
- Basic English Bible

And Jesus, seeing great crowds around him, commanded to depart to the other side.
- Darby Bible

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart to the other side.
- Webster's Bible

Seeing great crowds about Him Jesus had given directions to cross to the other side of the Lake,
- Weymouth Bible

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side.
- World English Bible

And Jhesus say myche puple aboute him, and bade hise disciplis go ouer the watir.
- Wycliffe Bible

And Jesus having seen great multitudes about him, did command to depart to the other side;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 8:18

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 8:18


8:18 He commanded to go to the other side - That both himself and the people might have a little rest.



People's Bible Notes for Matthew 8:18


Mt 8:18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him. The multitudes had gathered to listen to his teaching, or to behold his miracles. The sea was only six miles wide, and the Savior often crossed it in order to secure retirement. There is no deep recess in the eastern hills; no towns along its banks corresponding to those in the plain of Gennesareth.

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