That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.
Parallel translations
- WEB On that day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the seaside.
- KJV The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
- NKJV On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.
- NASB On that day Jesus had gone out of the house and was sitting by the sea.
- NLT Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake.
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Quick answer
On the same day, Jesus leaves the house and sits beside the sea to teach.
Overview
This verse opens Matthew's great chapter of kingdom parables. Sitting was the customary posture of a teacher, signaling authoritative instruction. The seaside setting allows the large crowds to gather for what follows.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Luke 8:4–10While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:
- Matt 13:1–15That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.
- Mark 4:1–12Once again Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore.
- Matt 13:36Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
- Matt 9:28After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
- Mark 2:13Once again Jesus went out beside the sea. All the people came to Him, and He taught them there.
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