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Matthew 14:35

What does Matthew 14:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 14:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 14:35 means

When the people of Gennesaret recognized Jesus, they sent word throughout the entire surrounding region, gathering all who were sick and bringing them to Him. This demonstrates the widespread knowledge and profound trust people had in Jesus' healing power. Their swift action to bring the sick to Him highlights their desperate need and deep faith that He could provide relief and restoration. It shows the impact of His reputation spreading far and wide.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when the men of that place had news of him, they sent into all the country round about, and took to him all who were ill,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and having recognized him, the men of that place sent forth to all that region round about, and they brought to him all who were ill,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent into all that country, and brought to him all that were diseased.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when the men of that place recognised him, they sent to that whole country around, and they brought to him all that were ill,

Context

This verse describes the immediate and enthusiastic response of the people in Gennesaret once they recognized Jesus. It sets the scene for a widespread healing ministry, showing the eagerness of the people to bring their sick to Him. This collective action directly precedes the specific request to touch the border of His garment, demonstrating their faith and setting the stage for more miraculous healings.

v.34And when they had crossed over, they came to the land, unto Gennesaret.

v.35This passage

v.36and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

Cross references

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

  • Mark 3:8

    and from Jerusalem, and from Idumæa, and beyond the Jordan, and about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, hearing what great things he did, came unto him.

  • Mark 2:1

    And when he entered again into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was in the house.

  • Mark 6:55

    and ran round about that whole region, and began to carry about on their beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

  • Mark 1:28

    And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.

  • Matthew 4:24

    And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them.

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