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And Jesus seeing great multitudes about him, gave orders to pass over the water.
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He deserves admiration not only for His miracles; even His mere appearance radiated immense beauty, as the psalmist conveys, stating, ‘He is more beautiful in kindness than the sons of men’ (Psalm 44:3). Furthermore, when Isaiah mentions, ‘He hath not named a form lower than goodness’ (Isaiah 53:2), he refers either to the incomprehensible and indescribable majesty of the divine nature or the dishonor He endured during His Passion, such as the humiliation He faced while being crucified, or the humility He exhibited throughout His earthly journey. \\n\\nMoreover, the Lord did not initially instruct His disciples to cross to the other shore until after He had healed their afflictions, as doing so too soon may have overwhelmed the people. Just as on the mountain, they remained with Christ during His teachings and followed Him even in silence, here they were drawn to Him, not only during His miraculous acts but also in the moments of stillness, deriving great blessing simply from His presence. If Moses appeared with a radiant face, and Stephen possessed an angelic visage, can you imagine the splendor of the one true Sovereign? Many may have been consumed with the desire to witness His likeness; yet if we engage in life with hope, we will behold a far more divine image. If we live our days in anticipation, we will see Him in the clouds, adorned in an immortal and incorruptible body. Observe how thoughtfully the Savior disperses the crowd, avoiding any cause for alarm. He did not instruct them to depart; rather, He directed them to row to the other side, assuring them that He would undoubtedly join them there."},{"author-name":"Cyrill of Alexandria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88a8ea5c988a4fc073480_Cyrill%20of%20Alexandria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"Jesus instructs only His disciples to journey to the opposite shore, so that the throngs pressing around Him do not obstruct the disciples from grasping the essential teachings and divine mysteries that would be revealed to them more intimately in the future, which were shared with the masses through parables. Being the ones who abandoned all earthly possessions in their devotion to Him and His teaching, He encourages them to transition from the temporal to the eternal, from the physical to the celestial, and from the fleshly to the spiritual."},{"author-name":"Augustine of Hippo","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88950a5c988a4fc06c7ae_Augustine%20of%20Hippo.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"Matthew recounts, \\"When evening came, many who were possessed by demons were brought to Him, and He cast out the spirits with a simple command, healing all the sick, fulfilling what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: 'He took our infirmities upon Himself and bore our diseases.' The evangelist clearly indicates that these events occurred on the same day as the healing of Peter's mother-in-law. Mark corroborates this by noting that immediately after Peter's mother-in-law was healed, she began to serve them. However, at dusk, when the sun had set, they brought all the suffering and demon-oppressed to Him, and the entire city gathered at the door. He healed many who were afflicted with different ailments and cast out numerous demons, not permitting them to reveal that they knew He was the Christ. Early the next morning, He rose and withdrew to a solitary place. Although it is not essential to interpret the phrase \\"when evening came\\" as referring to the same day or to consider \\"early in the morning\\" to reflect the prior night, it is reasonable to view this as maintaining the ongoing sequence of events. Conversely, Luke, after narrating the healing of Peter's mother-in-law, chose not to say \\"when evening came,\\" but instead conveyed a similar idea by stating, \\"At sunset, those suffering from various diseases were brought to Him,\\" and He laid His hands on each person, healing them. Many demons also exited with loud cries, proclaiming, \\"You are the Christ, the Son of God.\\" Yet, He sternly instructed them not to speak of His identity as the Christ. Once day broke, He left the house and went to a secluded area. Here we observe a similar chronological pattern noted by Mark. However, Matthew appears to highlight not just what transpired but also what was omitted; he references Peter's mother-in-law after detailing the events of that evening and does not include the account of dawn. Instead, he describes that when Jesus noticed the crowd around Him, He commanded His disciples to set sail to the other side. This reflects a different occurrence rather than the continuity from evening to dawn as depicted by Mark and Luke, indicating a reference to an event on another day."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"He instructed his disciples to prevent any impression of seeking honor and to suppress the jealousy of the Jews; furthermore, he intended to educate us on the importance of avoiding bewilderment."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The entire day unfolded with remarkable and engaging discussions. The multitude continued to gather to hear the divine Teacher, yet the Lord felt an overwhelming exhaustion and longed for a moment of solitude and rest. The most suitable way to achieve this was by retreating to the less crowded shore of Perea. Thus, the Lord instructed His disciples to set sail in that direction."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"On that same evening, after the Lord had shared his parables, he sought to escape the throngs gathered around him, particularly the hostile and envious Jewish leaders. His plan was to journey to the opposite shore of the Sea of Galilee."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Jesus then boarded the boat with His disciples and instructed them to cross to the eastern shore of the lake. Following His command, they embarked on their journey. Other vessels accompanied Him, as noted by Mark, yet these boats likely trailed behind or headed in a different direction, as they remain unmentioned in the subsequent account."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"“Across to the other side”: departing from Capernaum, situated on the western shore of the Lake of Gennesaret, He journeyed towards the eastern shore. It seems that He intended to separate Himself from the crowd to seek solitude, potentially for prayer, as was His usual practice (cf. Mark 1:35). This action may also serve to instruct us in humility, to mitigate Jewish jealousy, and to guide us away from acting with pride (Chrysostom)."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"This illustrates the manner in which the Lord entered Capernaum. Believers, strive to emulate His compassion in every way possible; do not shy away from venturing into the damp, dark, and unwelcoming places where destitution resides, where orphaned children cry from hunger and cold, and where the sick and needy are overlooked by all. Do not hesitate to offer them comfort and extend your assistance, for you will sense that Christ, the Divine Comforter of the suffering, has joined you in those moments, evoking a similar experience as that of those who witnessed Christ's miracles at Simon Peter's residence in Capernaum. When Jesus observed the large crowd surrounding Him, He instructed His disciples to cross over to the eastern shore of the Lake of Galilee. St. Chrysostom notes how detached He is from vanity, as this action served to instruct us in humility while also soothing Jewish jealousy. Observe how wisely He dismissed His followers—not by saying, 'Leave,' but by directing them to navigate to the other side, assuring them that He would follow. His disciples held deep affection for Him and pursued Him with great earnestness. Yet, as soon as He instructed them to depart, having just healed their ailments, they complied."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Gospel of Mark indicates that this event took place in the evening of the same day when Christ taught the multitudes by the sea using parables (4:35). Meanwhile, the Gospel of Matthew provides insight into Christ's reason for wanting to cross to the opposite shore of the sea: large groups of individuals were gathering around Him, prompting Him to seek solitude (18). This desire for seclusion may have stemmed from His awareness of their fervent earthly expectations of a Messiah (see John 6:15)."}]}
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