Matthew 15:39

37 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

38 And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.

And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.

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BSB
After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.
KJV
And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
WEB
Then he sent away the multitudes, got into the boat, and came into the borders of Magdala.
ASV
And he sent away the multitudes, and entered into the boat, and came into the borders of Magadan.
DARBY
And, having dismissed the crowds, he went on board ship and came to the borders of Magadan.
BLB
And having dismissed the crowds, He entered into the boat and went to the borders of Magadan.
ÅB
Og da han hadde sendt folket avsted gikk han i båten og kom til området ved Magadan.
OTB
Etter å ha sendt folkemengdene bort, gikk Jesus ombord i båten og dro til området Magadan.
B1930
Og da han hadde latt folket fare, gikk han i båten og kom til landet ved Magadan.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Mark 8:10

    And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

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  • Matthew 14:22

    And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

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