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Now when Jesus heard [it], he withdrew from thence in a boat, to a desert place apart: and when the multitudes heard [thereof,] they followed him on foot from the cities.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In a boat (εν πλοιω) "on foot" (πεζη, some MSS. πεζω). Contrast between the lake and the land route.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Verse 13. When Jesus heard of it, he departed. He went to a place of safety; he never threw himself unnecessarily into danger. It was prop…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When Jesus heard of it — I believe we can reverently identify two motives for this withdrawal: first, the strong personal emotion …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was mo…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: After hearing of the death of His baptizer, the Savior withdrew into the desert, as the scripture says:

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Verse 13 picks up the story from vv.1–2: When Jesus heard about Herod’s response to his preaching and miracles, he decided to withdraw. He had done…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

When Jesus heard it. John, who relates the same narrative, does not mention the reason why Jesus crossed over to the opposite ban…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When Jesus heard of it
Of the death of John, and of the cruel usage he had met with; and particularly, that his fame…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any worldly advantages. The presenc…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Above, the Lord showed the power of the Gospel teaching by way of some parables; here, He shows its power by deeds. And He does three things:

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