Matthew 8:23 bbe — And when he had got into a boat, his disciples went after him.

Bible in Basic English

"And when he had got into a boat, his disciples went after him."

— Matthew 8:23, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 8 — Context

20

And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven have a resting-place; but the Son of man has nowhere to put his head.

21

And another of the disciples said to him, Lord, let me first go and give the last honours to my father.

22

But Jesus said to him, Come after me; and let the dead take care of their dead.

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And when he had got into a boat, his disciples went after him.

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And there came up a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was sleeping.

25

And they came to him, and, awaking him, said, Help, Lord; destruction is near.

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And he said to them, Why are you full of fear, O you of little faith? Then he got up and gave orders to the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Matthew 8:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:23 say?
Matthew 8:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when he had got into a boat, his disciples went after him.”
Where is Matthew 8:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 23.
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 8:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:23 in?
Matthew 8:23 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 8:23?
Matthew 8:23 reads (BBE): “And when he had got into a boat, his disciples went after him.” 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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