Matthew 14:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Jesus withdrew into a desert place — To avoid Herod: Because of the multitude pressing upon him, Mark 6:32 and To talk with his disciples, newly returned from their progress, Luke 9:10 apart — From all but his disciples. John 6:1.

Matthew 14:13

13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.