Matthew 8:18 cpdv — Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea. "

— Matthew 8:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 8 — Context

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And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose up and ministered to them.

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And when evening arrived, they brought to him many who had demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word. And he healed all those having maladies,

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in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah, saying, “He took our infirmities, and he carried away our diseases.”

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Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea.

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And one scribe, approaching, said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you will go.”

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And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of man has nowhere to rest his head.”

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Then another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”

Matthew 8:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:18 say?
Matthew 8:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea. ”
Where is Matthew 8:18 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 18.
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 8:18.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:18 in?
Matthew 8:18 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 8:18?
Matthew 8:18 reads (CPDV): “Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea. ” 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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