Matthew 13:2 nasb — And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach.

NASB

"And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach."

— Matthew 13:2, NASB

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Matthew 13 — Context

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That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea.

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And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach.

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And He spoke many things to them in parables, saying, "Behold, the sower went out to sow;

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and as he sowed, some seeds fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate them up.

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"Others fell on the rocky places, where they did not have much soil; and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of soil.

Matthew 13:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:2 say?
Matthew 13:2 in the NASB reads: “And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach.”
Where is Matthew 13:2 in the Bible?
Matthew 13:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 13, verse 2.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 13:2.
What translation should I read Matthew 13:2 in?
Matthew 13:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 13:2?
Matthew 13:2 reads (NASB): “And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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