Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 13:1

"On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side." — Matthew 13:1 (ASV)

He was not afraid of being seized by His family, but freely went about. How serene was His behavior. He sat by the sea side. This must have been a great relief to Him. He ceased from the controversy of the house and the street, and came into restful communion with nature. On the beach, in the open air, He gave greater play to His imagination and left the didactic style for the parabolic.