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Matthew 8

Matthew 8:18

The Cost of Discipleship · Matthew 8:18–22
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Translations

Modern
When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.
Traditional
Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.
Literal
And Jesus, having seen a great crowd around Him, commanded to go away to the other side.
Latin
Videns autem Jesus turbas multas circum se, jussit ire trans fretum.

Original

Greek
English
When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.

Notes

Matthew 8:18–22

Jesus once met two people who said they wanted to be his followers. Jesus explained what it really means to follow him. He wanted them to understand that following him required serious commitment.

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

  • non-Jewish people,

  • lepers,

  • blind people,

  • sick women,

  • people possessed by demons,

  • tax collectors,

  • those with long-term bleeding, and

  • the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Theme notes and profiles

The Son of Man

Events

Parallels

Luke 9:57–62 Luke 14:25–33 John 6:59–66

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apothegm Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Crosses Lake Galilee and Quiets the Squall Rest: Recommended by Jesus