Matthew 13:2 web — Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood on the beach.

World English Bible

"Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood on the beach."

— Matthew 13:2, World English Bible

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Matthew 13 — Context

1

On that day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the seaside.

2

Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood on the beach.

3

He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, "Behold, a farmer went out to sow.

4

As he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and devoured them.

5

Others fell on rocky ground, where they didn't have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth.

Matthew 13:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 13:2 say?
Matthew 13:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood 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 (WEB): “Great multitudes gathered to him, so that he entered into a boat, and sat, and all the multitude stood 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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