KJV ORIGINAL
And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus got into a boat, and his disciples came with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes following Jesus means literally just going where he goes.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jesus and his disciples often traveled by boat on the Sea of Galilee, a large freshwater lake in northern Israel where fishing was a common livelihood. This verse is part of a narrative where Jesus had just performed miraculous healings, demonstrating his divine authority, and now he invites his followers to accompany him. It sets the stage for the immediate story of Jesus calming a storm, highlighting themes of faith and God's control over creation.
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