Mark 4:35

35 The same day, in the evening, He said to them, "Let us cross to the other side."

Mark 4:35 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 4:35

And the same day, when the even was come
After he had finished his parables among the multitude, and had explained them to his disciples:

he saith unto them;
his disciples,

let us pass over unto the other side:
that is, of the sea of Galilee, or lake of Gennesaret, to the country of the Gadarenes, and Gergesenes; with a view for retirement and rest, after the fatigue of the day; and for the trial of the faith of his disciples, by a storm which he knew would arise, whilst they were on the sea; and for the sake of a miracle he was to work on the other side, after related.

Mark 4:35 In-Context

33 With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it.

34 But except in figurative language He spoke nothing to them; while to His own disciples He expounded everything, in private.

35 The same day, in the evening, He said to them, "Let us cross to the other side."

36 So they got away from the crowd, and took Him--as He was--in the boat; and other boats accompanied Him.

37 But a heavy squall came on, and the waves were now dashing into the boat, so that it was fast filling.