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Matthew 4:25

What does Matthew 4:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 4:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 4:25 means

The widespread reports of Jesus' teaching, preaching, and miraculous healings led to immense crowds following Him. These large multitudes came from various regions, including Galilee, Decapolis (a region of ten cities), Jerusalem, Judaea, and the area beyond the Jordan. This demonstrates the profound interest and drawing power of Jesus, marking the substantial commencement of His public ministry and the gathering of followers.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And there followed him great multitudes from Galilee and Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judæa and from beyond the Jordan.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And there followed him great multitudes from Galilee and Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judæa and from beyond the Jordan.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And there went after him great numbers from Galilee and Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judaea and from the other side of Jordan.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And there followed him many multitudes from Galilee, and Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And much people followed him from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And great crowds followed him from Galilee, and Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judaea, and beyond the Jordan.

Context

This verse concludes the chapter by illustrating the direct result of Jesus' comprehensive ministry: the gathering of vast multitudes from diverse geographical areas. It directly follows the description of His widespread fame and healing power, creating a powerful image of His early impact. This influx of followers sets the stage for the deeper teachings and further ministry that will unfold in the subsequent chapters.

v.24And 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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Cross references

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

  • Matthew 5:1

    And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him:

  • Matthew 19:2

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

  • Matthew 12:15

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

  • Luke 6:17

    and he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judæa and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

  • Mark 3:7

    And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judæa,

  • Mark 5:20

    And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.

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