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And having passed the water, they came into the country of Genesar.
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They requested only that He touch the fringe of His robe, and all who touched it were made whole. Subsequently, the scribes and Pharisees from Jerusalem approached Jesus, questioning, 'Why do your disciples violate the traditions of the elders? For they fail to wash their hands before eating bread.' They added that 'Eating with unwashed hands does not defile a man.' While Mark records a similar account, he does not present it for debate here. Although his version does not match every detail, it aligns with the overall message. John, on the other hand, after detailing the moment when the Lord entered the boat upon the sea and it docked at Gennesaret, focuses on the dialogue of Christ and shares the divine teachings He imparted regarding the bread of life. Following this discussion, John's account swiftly progresses, yet it does not contradict the other evangelists, even where it notably diverges. What hinders our acknowledgment that the Lord healed, as described by Matthew and Mark, while simultaneously engaging with those who approached Him on the other shore, as John indicates? It is essential to understand that Capernaum, where, according to John, the people journeyed, is situated by the shores of Lake Gennesaret, which aligns with Matthew's depiction of the Savior and His disciples arriving in that land."},{"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":"According to Mark, Jesus instructed His disciples to board the boat and proceed in advance to the opposite shore bound for Bethsaida. Meanwhile, John records that they traveled across the water to Capernaum. Both Bethsaida and Capernaum are situated in the region of Gennesaret, and the Lake of Gennesaret is linked to the Lake of Tiberias."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"In this instance, the Evangelists appear to present differing accounts: Matthew mentions their arrival in the region of Gennesareth, while Mark recounts that \\"Jesus compelled His disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of Him to Bethsaida\\" (Mark 6:45). John states, \\"And then the boat reached the shore, and they went into it\\" (John 6:21). However, the testimonies of these divinely inspired authors converge in this aspect: when Jesus boarded the boat and the wind calmed, it swiftly sailed to land. To which land was this? John clarifies, \\"Into this land,\\" referring to the destination they were eager to reach, namely Bethsaida, as noted by Mark. Yet upon their arrival, they continued onward and ultimately reached the territory of Gennesareth, as indicated by Matthew."},{"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":"To the region of Gennesaret, located near the lake of Gennesaret on its southwestern shore, commonly referred to as lower Galilee, spanning 30 stadia in length and 20 stadia in width."},{"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":"After traversing the waters of the Sea of Galilee, Christ the Redeemer and his followers reached the region of Gennesaret, situated on the western shore of the sea, close to Capernaum."},{"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":"Upon reaching the region of Gennesaret, Jesus began to heal the ill along the lakeshore. Gennesaret refers to the fertile plain situated on the northwestern edge of Lake Gennesaret, also known as Lake Galilee, where the towns of Capernaum and Bethsaida can be found. The exact location where Jesus and His disciples disembarked remains uncertain, but it is likely that it was close to Capernaum since He was present in that city on the same day. As soon as Jesus stepped onto the land, He was quickly surrounded by the local people who recognized Him. They rushed to notify the nearby villages and brought all the sick to Him. The belief in Jesus’ miraculous abilities had become so prevalent in Galilee that those who gathered sought merely the opportunity for the sick to touch His garment; and all who touched were restored to health (Matthew 14:36). Their healing, of course, stemmed not just from the act of touching, but from their faith and the divine will of the One they reached out to."},{"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 bewildered apostle and his Master boarded the boat, and almost instantly, the turbulent winds calmed. They soon found themselves nearing the illuminated shoreline, arriving at the dock they had intended to reach. Both the disciples and the boatmen were increasingly astonished, with some of them proclaiming to Him the title that Nathanael had uniquely used before, exclaiming, \\"Truly Thou art the Son of God!\\""},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Those aboard the vessel, filled with wonder at this miraculous event, approached and reverently worshipped the Lord, proclaiming, ‘Truly you are the Son of God!’ They affirmed His divinity, for it is beyond human ability to tread upon the waters, a feat only divine power can achieve. In an instant, the boat found its way to the shore of Gennesaret, located south of Capernaum."},{"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":"As Jesus arrived at the shores of Gennesaret by the Sea of Galilee, news of His return quickly traveled throughout the region. The people from nearby villages and small towns began bringing their sick, laying them out in the open where He was present, pleading for Him to touch at least the fringe of His robe. Those who reached out to Him were made whole. However, Jesus then proceeded to Capernaum, where He soon made His arrival."}]}
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