Matthew 8:23

23 When he got into a boat, his talmidim followed him.

Matthew 8:23 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 8:23

And when he was entered into a ship
Which was got ready by his disciples, or hired by them for his use, according to the directions he had given,

his disciples followed him
into the ship, and they only; for as for the men hereafter mentioned, they were the men that belonged to the ship, and had the management of it: the multitude were dismissed, and in order to be clear of them, Christ took this method; and being desirous also of trying the faith of his disciples, he ordered it so, that they should be alone with him.

Matthew 8:23 In-Context

21 Another of his talmidim said to him, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."

22 But Yeshua said to him, "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."

23 When he got into a boat, his talmidim followed him.

24 Behold, a great tempest arose in the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep.

25 They came to him, and woke him up, saying, "Save us, Lord! We are dying!"