And many people saw them going, and recognized them, and from all the towns they flocked together to the place on foot, and got there before them.
So they set off privately in their boat for a lonely spot.
On getting out of the boat, Jesus saw a great crowd, and his heart was moved at the sight of them, because they were 'like sheep without a shepherd'; and he began to teach them many things.
A great crowd of people, however, followed him, because they saw the signs of his mission in his work among those who were afflicted.
Mark this, my dear Brothers--Let every one be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry;