KJV ORIGINAL
And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Jesus got in a boat, crossed over the water, and headed back to his hometown.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes you just need to go home.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse follows Jesus' miraculous works in the region across the Sea of Galilee, including casting out demons from two men in the area of Gadara. After these events, Jesus boards a boat to cross back over the sea, returning to Capernaum, which served as his base of operations during his ministry in Galilee. This highlights his movement between regions as he spread his message.
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