And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
After that, Jesus said goodbye to the crowd, got in a boat with his disciples, and sailed over to the Magdala area.
Sometimes even Jesus needed to step away from the crowd and move on to the next place.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 15, this verse concludes the account of Jesus feeding the four thousand people with seven loaves and a few fish in a remote area, demonstrating his compassion for the crowds following him. After performing this miracle, Jesus dismissed the multitude and traveled by boat to the region of Magdala, a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, as part of his ongoing ministry in the area. This event highlights Jesus' pattern of providing for people's needs before moving on to new places.
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