Mark 5:21
New International Version
When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake.

New Living Translation
Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore.

English Standard Version
And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea.

Berean Standard Bible
When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having passed over again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd was gathered to Him, and He was beside the sea.

King James Bible
And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

New King James Version
Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea.

New American Standard Bible
When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and He stayed by the seashore.

NASB 1995
When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.

NASB 1977
And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered about Him; and He stayed by the seashore.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.

Amplified Bible
When Jesus had again crossed over in the boat to the other side [of the sea], a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.

Christian Standard Bible
When Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the sea.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him while He was by the sea.

American Standard Version
And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea.

Contemporary English Version
Once again Jesus got into the boat and crossed Lake Galilee. Then as he stood on the shore, a large crowd gathered around him.

English Revised Version
And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him: and he was by the sea.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus again crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee in a boat. A large crowd gathered around him by the seashore.

Good News Translation
Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake. There at the lakeside a large crowd gathered around him.

International Standard Version
When Jesus again had crossed to the other side in a boat, a large crowd gathered around him by the seashore.

Majority Standard Bible
When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.

NET Bible
When Jesus had crossed again in a boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he was by the sea.

New Heart English Bible
And when Jesus had crossed back over in the boat to the other side, a large crowd was gathered to him; and he was by the sea.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Jesus had passed over again in a boat to the other side, much people gathered to him: and he was nigh to the sea.

Weymouth New Testament
When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake,

World English Bible
When Jesus had crossed back over in the boat to the other side, a great multitude was gathered to him; and he was by the sea.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus having passed over in the boat again to the other side, there was gathered a great multitude to Him, and He was near the sea,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having passed over again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd was gathered to Him, and He was beside the sea.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus having passed over in the boat again to the other side, there was gathered a great multitude to him, and he was near the sea,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus having passed over again in the ship on the other side, a great crowd was gathered together to him: and he was by the sea.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Jesus had passed again in the ship over the strait, a great multitude assembled together unto him, and he was nigh unto the sea.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Jesus had crossed in the boat, over the strait again, a great crowd came together before him. And he was near the sea.

New American Bible
When Jesus had crossed again [in the boat] to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea.

New Revised Standard Version
When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When Jesus crossed in the boat to the other side, large crowds again gathered around him, while he was by the sea.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And after Yeshua had crossed in the ship to the other side, great crowds were again assembled unto him while he was on the seaside.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when Jesus had again gone over in the ship to the opposite side, a great multitude came together to him; and he was near the sea.

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus crossing over in the ship again to the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto Him; and He was by the sea.

Haweis New Testament
And when Jesus had passed over again in the vessel to the other side, a vast multitude came together unto him; and he was by the sea side.

Mace New Testament
When Jesus had repassed in the vessel to the other side, a crowd of people gathered about him, while he was nigh the sea.

Weymouth New Testament
When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake,

Worrell New Testament
And, Jesus having crossed over in the boat again to the other side, a large multitude was gathered to Him; and He was by the sea.

Worsley New Testament
And when Jesus passed over again in the ship to the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto Him, nigh unto the sea.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Healing Touch of Jesus
20So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed. 21When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea. 22A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet…

Cross References
Matthew 9:18-26
While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” / So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples. / Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. ...

Luke 8:40-56
When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. / Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, / because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him, ...

Matthew 14:34-36
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. / And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Luke 9:11
But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.

John 6:2
A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Mark 3:7-8
So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

Luke 5:1
On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God,

John 4:45
Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.

Matthew 15:29-31
Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. / 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. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Luke 6:17-19
Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. / They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed. / The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.

John 12:18-19
That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. / Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”

Matthew 8:1
When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.

Mark 6:53-56
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat. / As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus / and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was. ...

Luke 7:11-17
Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. / As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And when Jesus was passed over again by ship to the other side, much people gathered to him: and he was near to the sea.

Matthew 9:1
And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

Luke 8:40
And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.

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1. Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,
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25. He heals the woman subject to bleeding,
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When Jesus had again crossed
The phrase indicates a recurring action, suggesting Jesus' active ministry and His intentional movement across regions to reach different communities. The Greek word for "crossed" (διεπέρασεν, dieperasen) implies a purposeful journey, highlighting Jesus' mission to spread His teachings. This movement also reflects the itinerant nature of His ministry, emphasizing His dedication to reaching as many people as possible.

by boat
The use of a boat signifies the geographical context of Jesus' ministry around the Sea of Galilee. Boats were a common mode of transportation in this region, underscoring the practical aspects of Jesus' ministry. This detail also connects to the disciples, many of whom were fishermen, symbolizing their transformation from fishers of fish to fishers of men.

to the other side
This phrase indicates a transition from one area to another, often from Jewish to Gentile regions or vice versa. It symbolizes the breaking of barriers and the inclusivity of Jesus' message. The "other side" can be seen as a metaphor for reaching out to those who are different or marginalized, reflecting the universal scope of the Gospel.

a large crowd gathered around Him
The gathering of a large crowd signifies Jesus' growing popularity and the widespread interest in His teachings and miracles. The Greek word for "crowd" (ὄχλος, ochlos) often denotes a multitude, emphasizing the impact of Jesus' presence. This scene reflects the human longing for hope, healing, and truth, which Jesus embodied.

beside the sea
The setting "beside the sea" is significant, as the Sea of Galilee was a central location in Jesus' ministry. It was a place of teaching, miracles, and calling of disciples. The sea represents both the natural beauty of God's creation and the challenges of life, where Jesus often demonstrated His authority over nature and spiritual realms. This setting serves as a backdrop for divine encounters and transformative experiences.

Verse 21. - Jesus now crosses over the sea again, and apparently in the same boat, to the other side, the opposite shore, near to Capernaum. St. Matthew (Matthew 4:13) distinctly tells us that he had left Nazareth, and was now dwelling at Capernaum, thus fulfilling the ancient prophecy with regard to Zebulun and Nephthalim. The circumstances under which he quitted Nazareth are given by St. Luke (Luke 4:16-31). St. Matthew (Matthew 9:1) calls Capernaum his own city. Thus as Christ ennobled Bethlehem by his birth, Nazareth by his education, and Jerusalem By his death, so he honored Capernaum by making it his ordinary residence, and the focus, so to speak, of his preaching and miracles. When Jesus returned, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea. St. Luke says that the people welcomed him, for they were waiting for him. Again he placed himself by the sea, probably for the conveniences of addressing a multitude, and of relieving himself of the pressure, as before, by taking refuge in a boat.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

had again crossed
διαπεράσαντος (diaperasantos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1276: To cross over, pass over. From dia and a derivative of the base of peran; to cross entirely.

by
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

boat
πλοίῳ (ploiō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

other side,
πέραν (peran)
Adverb
Strong's 4008: Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.

a large
πολὺς (polys)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

crowd
ὄχλος (ochlos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

gathered
συνήχθη (synēchthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

around
ἐπ’ (ep’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

Him
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

beside
παρὰ (para)
Preposition
Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sea.
θάλασσαν (thalassan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2281: Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.


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