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Matthew 14:34

What does Matthew 14:34 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 14:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 14:34 means

After crossing the sea, Jesus and His disciples arrived in the region of Gennesaret, a fertile plain on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. This marks their safe arrival after the storm and the miraculous events. Their landing in this specific area sets the geographical context for the next phase of Jesus' ministry, indicating His continued movement and engagement with the people in different regions. It prepares the reader for further displays of His healing power.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when they had gone across, they came to land at Gennesaret.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having passed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And having passed the water, they came into the country of Genesar.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And having crossed over they came to the land of Gennesaret.

Context

This verse transitions the narrative from the dramatic events on the sea to Jesus' next location of ministry. Their arrival in Gennesaret immediately sets the geographical stage for a new wave of healings. This movement is important to show the ongoing nature of Jesus' work and directly precedes the enthusiastic response of the local people as they recognize Him and seek His healing power.

v.33And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

v.34This passage

v.35And when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that region round about, and brought unto him all that were sick;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 6:24

    when the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.

  • Mark 6:53

    And when they had crossed over, they came to the land unto Gennesaret, and moored to the shore.

  • Luke 5:1

    Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret;

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