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Jesus pulled back with his crew to hang by the lake, but huge crowds from Galilee still followed him, plus people who'd traveled all the way from Judea.
Even when Jesus tried to get some space, people couldn't stay away from him.
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King James Version · EnglishBut Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse occurs early in Jesus' ministry, shortly after He healed a man on the Sabbath, which provoked opposition from religious leaders like the Pharisees who began plotting against Him. Jesus withdrew to the Sea of Galilee with His disciples to escape this growing conflict and continue His work in a safer location. A large crowd from regions such as Galilee and Judaea followed Him, eager for His teachings, healings, and the hope He offered in a time of Roman occupation and religious tension.