Bible Strands
Matthew 8:1
When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus descends from the mountain as large crowds begin to follow Him, marking a transition from a mountain teaching session to public ministry. The narrative immediately introduces a leper approaching Him in the next verse.
The words — Καταβάντος (Katabantos) means "when coming down," and ἠκολούθησαν (ēkolouthēsan) means "followed." These Greek terms establish the immediate physical sequence of movement from the elevated location to the crowd's path.
The thread — The pattern of descending and being pursued by large groups appears in Matthew 4:25, 19:2, and 8:18, where crowds gather and Jesus directs His next movement.
Why it lands — The text records a factual shift in location and audience size, requiring the reader to track how Jesus moves from a mountain setting into public space. It demands attention to the logistical and relational weight of increased crowds before any specific action follows.
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The Greek words
King James Version
When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
Cross-references
- Matthew 8:18 When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.
- Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
- Matthew 19:2 Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.
- Matthew 20:29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.
- Mark 3:7 So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea,
- Luke 5:15 But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.
- Matthew 12:15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,
- Matthew 15:30 Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.
- Luke 14:25 Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and He turned and said to them,