Matthew 8:18 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)18 Now when Jesus saw large crowds around Him, He gave orders [i.e., to His followers] to leave for the other side [i.e., to go from the west to the east side of Lake Galilee]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 Now Jesus, when He saw the great throngs around Him, gave orders to cross to the other side [of the lake]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible18 Now when Jesus saw the crowd, he ordered his disciples to go over to the other side of the lake. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version18 Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea. Ver Capítulo |
And about then Jesus compelled His disciples to get into a boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side [i.e., to the west side of Lake Galilee] to Bethsaida [Note: This was apparently a different “Bethsaida” from the one mentioned in Luke 9:10, which was on the east side of Lake Galilee], while He Himself sent the crowd away.