Luke 9:10

10 And the apostles turned again, and told to him all things that they had done. And he took them, and went beside into a desert place, that is Bethsaida [the which is called Bethsaida].

Luke 9:10 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 9:10

And the apostles, when they were returned
From the several parts of the land where they had been sent, and had been preaching and working miracles, having gone through their circuit, and finished the service they were sent to do:

told him all they had done;
what doctrines they had taught, how they had been received, and what success they met with, what miracles they had wrought, how they had dispossessed devils, and healed all sorts of diseases:

and he took them and went aside privately;
by ship, over some part of the sea of Galilee; (See Gill on Mark 6:32)

into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida;
the city of Andrew and Peter, ( John 1:44 ) , and which, as Josephus ^F18 says, was by the lake of Gennesaret, and by Philip called Julias; and this desert place was the desert of Bethsaida, a lonely, wild, uncultivated, and desolate place, not far from it. Hither Christ went with his disciples, that they might be retired and alone, and have some refreshment and rest from their labours, and where they might privately converse together; and he give them some fresh instructions, and directions, and comfort.

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FOOTNOTES:

F18 Antiqu. l. 18. c. 3.

Luke 9:10 In-Context

8 and of some men, that Elias had appeared; but of others, that one of the old prophets was risen.

9 And Herod said, I have beheaded John; and who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

10 And the apostles turned again, and told to him all things that they had done. And he took them, and went beside into a desert place, that is Bethsaida [the which is called Bethsaida].

11 And when the people knew this, they followed him. And he received them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God; and he healed them that had need of cure [and healed them that had need of cure].

12 And the day began to bow down, and the twelve came, and said to him, Let go the people [Leave the companies of people], that they go, and turn into the castles and towns, that be about, that they find meat [that they find meats], for we be here in a desert place.