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On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let`s go over to the other side."
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Jesus's Need for Rest
Commentators emphasize that Jesus's command to cross the sea came at the end of an intensely busy day of teaching and ministry. The journey was a practical way to escape the pressing crowds and find refreshment, demonstrating the very real human need for rest that even the Son of God experienced.
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When even was come (οψιας γενομενης). Genitive absolute. It had been a busy day. The blasphemous accusation, the visit of the moth…
19th Century
Anglican
And the same day.—Better, in that day. See Notes on Matthew 8:23-27. The connection of the events, as given by Saint Mark…
Mark includes many details in the story: the time of day, the reference to Jesus “just as he was” (v.36), the “other boats,” the position of Jesus …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the same day, when the even was come After he had finished his parables among the multitude, and had explained t…
Presbyterian
Christ was asleep in the storm to test the faith of his disciples and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong.…
