And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
Ver. 39. And he sent away the multitude] Not without a blessing, and a great deal of good counsel. "Labour not for the meat which perisheth," &c. Amend your lives, for the kingdom of heaven is come home to you. Now that you have eaten and are full, beware that you forget not the Lord your God, &c., Deuteronomy 8:10,11. Be not as children, with whom eaten bread is soon forgotten. This was wholesome counsel, and far better than their good cheer; for this would stick by them. Deal we so by our guests.
And came into the coasts of Magdala] This is held to be Mary Magdalene's country, better known by her than she was by it, as the island of Co was by Hippocrates, and Hippo by Austin.