Withdrew to the sea (ανεχωρησεν εις την θαλασσαν). Evidently Jesus knew of the plot to kill him, "perceiving it" ([Reference Matth…

To the sea. The Sea of Galilee. Or, it refers to the desert and lonely regions that surrounded the sea, where he might be in obscurity and…

And from Judea. ... and from Jerusalem.—The fact thus recorded is interesting as it implies, to some degree, the ministry…

The Venerable Bede: The Pharisees, considering it a crime that the diseased hand was restored to health at the Lord's word, agr…

Jesus withdrew, probably because he knew the authorities were out to get him (cf. Matthew 12:15). Since the time had not yet come for a …

But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea ,
&c.] Knowing their evil designs against him, he departed …

All our sicknesses and calamities spring from the anger of God against our sins. Their removal, or making them blessings for us, was purchased for …