Matthew 8:23

23 Then He went on board a fishing-boat, and His disciples 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 the disciples said to Him, "Sir, allow me first to go and bury my father."

22 "Follow me," said Jesus, "and leave the dead to bury their own dead."

23 Then He went on board a fishing-boat, and His disciples followed Him.

24 But suddenly there arose a great storm on the Lake, so that the waves threatened to engulf the boat; but He was asleep.

25 So they came and woke Him, crying, "Master, save us, we are drowning!"