Matthew 8:18

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

Cross-reference

Matthew 8:1 Historical context

Matthew 8:1 shows crowds following Jesus down the mountain — setting the stage for the crowd that prompts His departure here.

Matthew 14:22 records a similar command to cross the sea — another instance of Jesus directing disciples to depart from a crowd.

Matthew 9:1 Historical context

Matthew 9:1 continues the narrative: Jesus steps into a boat, crosses over, and arrives home — the outcome of the command.

Mark 1:35-38 records Jesus withdrawing from crowds to preach elsewhere — a parallel to His decision to cross the sea here.

Mark 4:35 Parallel

Mark 4:35 records Jesus' identical command to cross the sea — a direct synoptic parallel to this verse.

Luke 4:42 Parallel

Luke 4:42 shows Jesus departing to a desolate place while crowds seek Him — a parallel to His departure here.

Luke 8:22 Parallel

Luke 8:22 is the synoptic parallel account where Jesus says 'Let us go over to the other side' — the same event.

Luke 4:43 Parallel

Luke 4:43 states Jesus must preach to other towns — revealing the missionary motive behind His departure here.

John 6:15 Parallel

John 6:15 shows Jesus withdrawing when the crowd wants to make Him king — another instance of avoiding popular acclaim, similar to this departure.