Matthew 8:18

Matthew 8:18. Now when Jesus saw great multitudes. Some very ancient authorities omit ‘great,' but it is better to retain it. The ‘multitudes' had listened to the discourse in parables (chap. 13).

He gave commandment to depart. To avoid the crowd, who may have been in an excited condition, and to find repose after a day of conflict and labor (comp, chaps, 12, 13); since this took place in the evening (Mark 4:35).

To the other side, of the lake.