Matthew 19:2

And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

Cross-reference

Matthew 4:23-25 sets the pattern of Jesus healing and crowds following, which recurs here in 19:2.

Matthew 9:35 summarizes Jesus' healing and teaching ministry, matching the healing scene in 19:2.

Matthew 9:36 reveals Jesus' compassion for the harassed crowds, the heart behind the healings in 19:2.

In Matthew 14:35, a similar scene shows people bringing the sick from all around, reinforcing the pattern of large crowds seeking healing from Jesus.

In Matthew 15:30, great crowds again bring various sick people to Jesus, and he heals them, showing a consistent pattern in his ministry.

In Matthew 4:25, the geographical scope of the crowds is described, showing that Jesus' fame drew people from many regions.

In Matthew 14:36, the specific detail of touching Jesus' garment for healing appears, illustrating the crowd's faith and the power of his touch.

In Matthew 15:31, the crowd's wonder and praise of God follows the healings, adding the response of glorification not mentioned in the main verse.

Matthew 8:1 Parallel

In Matthew 8:1, great crowds follow Jesus down from the mountain, a similar pattern of popular response to his teaching and healing.

Mark 6:55 Parallel

In Mark 6:55, people run throughout the region bringing the sick on beds to Jesus, a parallel account of widespread healing efforts.