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Matthew 19:2

What does Matthew 19:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 19:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 19:2 means

As Jesus moved into the regions of Judea beyond the Jordan, large crowds continued to follow Him. This demonstrates His enduring popularity and the widespread desire among the people for His teaching and healing touch. Despite the change in location and the growing opposition from religious authorities, the needs and faith of the common people drew them to Jesus, underscoring His ongoing mission to minister to the suffering and lost.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And a great number went after him; and he made them well there.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and great crowds followed him, and he healed them there.

Context

Following Jesus's arrival in Judea beyond the Jordan in verse 1, this verse immediately establishes the continued presence of large crowds. This sets the stage for the dramatic interactions that follow, showing that Jesus's ministry was public and impactful, bringing both followers and, as we see next, challengers.

v.1And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judæa beyond the Jordan;

v.2This passage

v.3And there came unto him Pharisees, trying him, and saying, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 4:23

    And Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness among the people.

  • Matthew 12:15

    And Jesus perceivingitwithdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all,

  • Matthew 9:35

    And Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

  • 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.

  • Matthew 15:30

    And there came unto him great multitudes, having with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and they cast them down at his feet; and he healed them:

  • Matthew 14:35

    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;

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