Matthew 9:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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And He entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into His own city.

Jesus complied with the request of the Gerasenes to depart out of their neighborhood. Entering into the boat in which He had come over with His disciples. He crossed back to the western side of the Sea of Gennesaret, to the city of Capernaum, where He made His headquarters during His Galilean ministry. No sooner had He arrived there than the fact became known, and multitudes of people began to gather in the house and on the street. It was a day of grace for the whole city: Jesus was teaching, and His power went out to heal the sick, Luke 5:17. An important incident:

Matthew 9:1

1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.