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Matthew 13:1
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus departs a house and sits by the sea on a specific day, drawing a large crowd that gathers around Him (Matthew 13:2).
The words — ἐξελθὼν (exelthōn) means "having gone forth," and ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ (hēmera ekeinē) translates literally to "that day."
The thread — This scene parallels Luke 8:4 and Mark 4:1, where Jesus teaches beside the sea to a large crowd gathering from multiple locations.
Why it lands — The text records a physical relocation and a gathering crowd without explaining the cause, requiring the reader to observe the shift in location and audience before attending to the teaching that follows.
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The Greek words
King James Version
The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
Cross-references
- Luke 8:4 While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:
- Matthew 13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.
- Mark 4:1 Once 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.
- Matthew 13:36 Then 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.”
- Matthew 9:28 After 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 2:13 Once again Jesus went out beside the sea. All the people came to Him, and He taught them there.