Matthew 12:15
New International Version
Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill.

New Living Translation
But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them,

English Standard Version
Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all

Berean Standard Bible
Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having known, withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all,

King James Bible
But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

New King James Version
But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all.

New American Standard Bible
But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all,

NASB 1995
But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all,

NASB 1977
But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed Him, and He healed them all,

Legacy Standard Bible
But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all,

Amplified Bible
Being aware of this, Jesus left there. Many followed Him, and He healed all of them [who were sick],

Christian Standard Bible
Jesus was aware of this and withdrew. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them all.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Jesus became aware of this, He withdrew from there. Huge crowds followed Him, and He healed them all.

American Standard Version
And Jesus perceiving it withdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all,

Contemporary English Version
When Jesus found out what was happening, he left there and large crowds followed him. He healed all of their sick,

English Revised Version
And Jesus perceiving it withdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He knew about this, so he left that place. Many people followed him, and he cured all of them.

Good News Translation
When Jesus heard about the plot against him, he went away from that place; and large crowds followed him. He healed all the sick

International Standard Version
When Jesus became aware of this, he left that place. Many crowds followed him, and he healed all of them,

Majority Standard Bible
Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,

NET Bible
Now when Jesus learned of this, he went away from there. Great crowds followed him, and he healed them all.

New Heart English Bible
But Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them all,

Webster's Bible Translation
But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all.

Weymouth New Testament
Aware of this, Jesus departed elsewhere; and a great number of people followed Him, all of whom He cured.

World English Bible
Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Great multitudes followed him; and he healed them all,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Jesus having known, withdrew from there, and there followed Him great multitudes, and He healed them all,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus having known, withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all,

Young's Literal Translation
and Jesus having known, withdrew thence, and there followed him great multitudes, and he healed them all,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus having known, withdrew from thence; and many crowds followed him, and he cured them all;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Jesus knowing it, retired from thence: and many followed him, and he healed them all.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But Jesus, knowing this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he cured them all.

New American Bible
When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many [people] followed him, and he cured them all,

New Revised Standard Version
When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But Jesus knew of it, and departed from thence; and a great many people followed him, and he healed them all.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Yeshua knew, and he moved from there, and great crowds went after him and he healed all of them.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But Jesus perceived it, and withdrew from that place. And many multitudes followed him, and he cured them all.

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus having known it departed thence: and many multitudes followed him, and he healed them all.

Haweis New Testament
But Jesus knew it, and retired from thence, and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all,

Mace New Testament
but Jesus perceiving their design, withdrew himself thence, accompany'd by great multitudes, and he healed all their sick,

Weymouth New Testament
Aware of this, Jesus departed elsewhere; and a great number of people followed Him, all of whom He cured.

Worrell New Testament
But Jesus, knowing it, withdrew thence; and many followed Him, and He healed them all.

Worsley New Testament
but Jesus knew it, and withdrew from thence; and great multitudes followed Him with their sick,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
God's Chosen Servant
14But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. 15Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, 16warning them not to make Him known.…

Cross References
Isaiah 42:1-4
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...

Mark 3:7-12
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. / Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him. ...

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.

Matthew 4:23-25
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. / News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. / Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Matthew 9:35-36
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. / When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

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

Matthew 14:13-14
When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns. / When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.

Matthew 15:30-31
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.

Matthew 19:2
Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.

Matthew 21:14
The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them.

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Isaiah 53:4
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted.

Psalm 103:3
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

Jeremiah 30:17
But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.”

Exodus 15:26
saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”


Treasury of Scripture

But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from there: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

he withdrew.

Matthew 10:23
But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

Luke 6:12
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

John 7:1
After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

great.

Matthew 4:24,25
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them…

Matthew 19:2
And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

Mark 3:7-12
But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, …

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Matthew 12
1. Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,
3. by scripture,
9. by reason,
13. and by a miracle.
22. He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;
24. and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub,
32. he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.
36. Account shall be made of idle words.
38. He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,
46. and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.














Aware of this
The phrase "Aware of this" indicates Jesus' omniscience and His ability to perceive the intentions and thoughts of others. The Greek word used here is "γνούς" (gnous), derived from "γινώσκω" (ginosko), meaning to know or perceive. This highlights Jesus' divine insight and wisdom, as He was fully aware of the Pharisees' plot against Him. In a broader theological context, it underscores the belief in Jesus' divine nature, as He possesses knowledge beyond human understanding.

Jesus withdrew from that place
The act of Jesus withdrawing is significant. The Greek word "ἀνεχώρησεν" (anechōrēsen) suggests a strategic retreat rather than an act of fear. Jesus often withdrew to avoid premature confrontations with authorities, ensuring His mission would unfold according to divine timing. This withdrawal also reflects His humility and wisdom, choosing not to escalate conflict unnecessarily. Historically, this demonstrates Jesus' understanding of His mission and His commitment to fulfilling it in accordance with God's plan.

Large crowds followed Him
The phrase "Large crowds followed Him" indicates the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry. The Greek word "ὄχλοι" (ochloi) refers to multitudes or large groups of people. This reflects the deep spiritual hunger and need among the people, as well as Jesus' growing popularity. The crowds were drawn to His teachings, miracles, and the hope He offered. This also fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah drawing people to Himself, highlighting Jesus as the fulfillment of these prophecies.

and He healed them all
The phrase "and He healed them all" demonstrates Jesus' compassion and divine power. The Greek word "ἐθεράπευσεν" (etherapeusen) means to heal or cure, indicating not only physical healing but also spiritual restoration. The word "all" emphasizes the inclusivity and completeness of His healing ministry. This act of healing is a testament to Jesus' authority over sickness and His role as the Great Physician. It also serves as a foretaste of the ultimate healing and restoration that will come through His redemptive work on the cross. This phrase encapsulates the essence of Jesus' ministry: compassion, power, and the fulfillment of God's promises.

(15) He withdrew himself from thence.--The coalition of the two dominant parties led to a temporary retirement from Capernaum as the usual scene of His labours. In this matter He was setting forth in act, as an example, the rule which He had previously given as a precept (Matthew 10:23).

He healed them all--i.e., all that had need of healing, and fulfilled its conditions.

Verses 15-21. - Jesus withdraws, and although many follow him and are healed by him, he charges them not to make him known, thus fulfilling the prophecy of the Ideal Israelite, who is the object of God's love and delight, and will receive his Spirit and declare the revelation of him to the Gentiles; he will not strive or exalt himself, or use harshness towards the weak; and his meekness shall last until he has succeeded in his purpose of revealing God to men; for he shall succeed, and he shall be the object of the Gentiles' hope. Verse 15. - Vers. 15, 16 are found essentially in Mark 3:7, 12; the remainder of this section, the application of prophecy. here only. But when Jesus knew it; and Jesus perceiving it (Revised Version). Whether by his own unaided powers, or by intelligence brought him, is not stated. He withdrew himself (cf. Matthew 4:12, he departed, note) from thence. We see from the next clause that this withdrawal was not into any very retired spot, but rather away front the town in which he had been. His motives may have been partly to carry on his work more quietly elsewhere (fulfilling his own injunction, Matthew 10:23), and partly to avoid stirring up the excitement of partisans like those who a little later wished to seize him by force and make him king (John 6:15, where observe "withdrew"). And great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all. Almost verbally in Matthew 19:2.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Aware of this,
γνοὺς (gnous)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.

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

withdrew
ἀνεχώρησεν (anechōrēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 402: From ana and choreo; to retire.

from that place.
ἐκεῖθεν (ekeithen)
Adverb
Strong's 1564: Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence.

Large
πολλοί (polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

crowds
ὄχλοι (ochloi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

followed
ἠκολούθησαν (ēkolouthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.

Him,
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He healed
ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2323: From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.

them
αὐτοὺς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
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.

all,
πάντας (pantas)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.


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