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Leaving the multitude, they took him with them, even as he was, in the boat. Other small boats were also with him.
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Jesus, 'Just As He Was'
Commentators highlight the phrase "even as he was" to show Jesus' humanity and the urgency of the moment. After a long day of teaching, he was so utterly exhausted that the disciples took him immediately, without any special preparation for the journey across the lake. This detail paints a vivid picture of a weary Savior.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Even as he was in the ship. They took him without making any preparation for the voyage; without providing any food or clothing. He was si…
Even as he was (ως ην). Vulgate, ita ut erat. Bengel says: sine apparatu. That is, they take Jesus along (παραλαμβαν…
19th Century
Anglican
They took him even as he was.—The phrase is unique to this Gospel, and seems to point to the impression made on the mind of St. Ma…
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Baptist
Christ was Lord High Admiral of the Galilean lake that night, and he had quite a little fleet of vessels around his flagship.
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when they had sent away the multitude Who had been attending him all day on the sea shore; though they seem to h…
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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.…
