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And when he entered into the boat, his disciples followed him:
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{"arr":[{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"In the Gospel of Luke, without delving into a chronological analysis, it is noted that one day He boarded a boat along with His disciples (Luke 8:22). Mark records this similarly. However, Matthew presents the events in a slightly different sequence, highlighting the order of occurrences. It is important to understand that not every evangelist conveys the same aspects of the story in identical ways, as previously mentioned, to avoid the misconception that there are contradictions among them. Therefore, Christ first dismissed the crowds and brought His disciples along, as their accounts affirm. He had a specific purpose in retaining them: to allow them to witness the miracle He was about to perform. Following the example of a master teacher, He aimed to instill in them a sense of bravery in the face of challenges while maintaining humility amidst exaltation. He wished to prevent them from taking pride in their unique position, as He had kept them close after sending others away; this served to teach them perseverance during trials, permitting them to experience distress from the waves. Although previous miracles were significant, the miracle at hand served as a profound sign, akin to the ancient wonders, carrying immense spiritual value. For this reason, the Saviour chose to bring only His disciples with Him. In instances where miracles alone took place, Christ permitted the crowds to be present; yet, in moments of impending trials and fears, He selected only those devoted followers, whom He sought to educate."},{"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 withdrew from the crowd for these reasons, yet He took His disciples with Him to demonstrate the miracle He would perform on the sea. While He bestowed blessings upon the people by healing their ailments, the disciples seemed to be overlooked. Consequently, He extends His grace to them as well, and after permitting them to face the peril of drowning, He wondrously saves them from that threat."},{"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":"He entered the boat, ready to leave Capernaum and cross to the opposite shore of the Lake of Gennesaret. The term “His disciples” refers not just to the apostles but also to the broader group of followers who were closer to the Lord than the crowds were, a group likely consisting of many individuals. Other boats also accompanied Him, enhancing the impact of the miracle performed by Jesus Christ that is described later."},{"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":"St. Chrysostom reflects that when only miracles were present, the Lord permitted the crowd to gather; however, in times of trials and fears, He was accompanied solely by the ascetics of creation—His apostles. As a compassionate mentor, He gradually enlightened them about the labor and risks they would face in their future ministry, fostering their trust in His love and divine power, as well as teaching them humility in their exaltation. By the time He sent away the crowds who had listened to His sacred teachings, it was evening. He blessed them with God's grace and guidance. When He entered the boat to journey to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, His disciples followed Him—not just the apostles, but all His followers who were closer to Him than the masses. The apostles boarded the same vessel as the Lord, while others navigated their own boats, as noted by St. Mark, who mentions that \\"there were other boats with Him.\\""},{"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 entered the boat alongside His disciples and instructed them to head to the far side of the lake, toward the east. In obedience, they set out on their journey. Other vessels accompanied Him, as noted by Mark, but it seems these boats either fell behind or followed a different course, as they are not referenced in the subsequent portion of the story."},{"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":"At last, after a period of waiting, the disciples managed to raise the sail of their vessel and embark on their journey. However, even then, Jesus seemed to be followed by a multitude, as Mark notes, ‘there were other boats with Him.’ These additional boats likely soon lost ground, as there is no record of their presence upon reaching the other shore, possibly overwhelmed by the ominous signs of the impending tempest."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Jesus Christ entered the boat, followed by His disciples after dismissing the crowd, and He proposed, “Let us head to the midpoint of the lake,” so they departed. As the boat moved, other vessels belonging to the local fishermen trailed behind, reluctant to part with the Divine Teacher."},{"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":"In this passage, Mark provides additional details that enhance the clarity and vividness of his narrative. He uniquely notes that after sending the crowds away, the disciples took Jesus with them in the boat as He was, indicating their rushed departure without preparation for the nighttime passage (36). Moreover, he mentions the presence of other boats accompanying them. Mark is the only one who describes Jesus sleeping peacefully at the stern, resting His head (38), and he exclusively reports the specific command with which Jesus silenced the winds and the sea (39). In this account, Matthew and Luke exhibit greater similarity to each other. However, regarding the sequence of events, Matthew presents a different order, stating that while Jesus was still reclining, He reproached the disciples for their lack of faith, and afterwards, He stood up to calm the storm (26). In contrast, both Mark and Luke recount that Jesus first rebuked the winds and the sea (26), and only then did He address the disciples, admonishing them for their little faith (Mk. 4:39-40; Lk. 24-25)."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Alongside His spoken teachings, the Lord demonstrated His lessons through His actions, equipping His disciples for a broader ministry. He did not extend the same assurance to every individual eager to be near Him as He offered to His selected apostles; instead, He desired them to be entirely devoted to Him, depending on Him for all things and being attentive to His every movement. Following His stern condemnation of the blasphemous Pharisees and the unveiling of the new doctrine of the kingdom of God, on the evening after He had shared parables (Mark 4:35), the Lord took the Apostles with Him to cross over to the opposite side of the Lake of Gennesaret, heading toward the Gadara region, predominantly inhabited by Gentiles (Joserch, Antiqn. 17:11, 4), and to Ten Grad (Mark 5:1-20). This marked the Lord's initial journey to the Gentiles as reported by the Evangelists. The reception among those previously visited by Him was such that the Son of Man found no place to rest His head, lacking the simple refuge that God had not withheld from animals. After arriving with the apostles from their journey, they had not yet partaken of bread when the Lord engaged the Pharisees in conversation, leading to further instruction through parables. Soon after, the actual journey began. Just prior to their departure to that shore, a Jewish scribe approached Him, requesting to join His group. It is possible that the Lord’s teachings about the kingdom of heaven stirred this desire within him; however, he still clung to earthly attachments and sought a Messiah in Jesus that aligned with the expectations of many Jews at that time. Consequently, the Lord did not accept him as one of His scribes, highlighting his current state. They set out as night fell, joined by other boats (Mark 4:36)."}]}
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