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A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. <a href="/nlt/matthew/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, <a href="/esv/matthew/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all <a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus having known, withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/kjv/matthew/12.htm">King James Bible</a> But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; <a href="/nkjv/matthew/12.htm">New King James Version</a> But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/nasb/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/nasb77/matthew/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/lsb/matthew/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. Many followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/amp/matthew/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Being aware of this, Jesus left there. Many followed Him, and He healed all of them [who were sick], <a href="/csb/matthew/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus was aware of this and withdrew. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them all. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus became aware of this, He withdrew from there. Huge crowds followed Him, and He healed them all. <a href="/asv/matthew/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus perceiving it withdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all, <a href="/cev/matthew/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus found out what was happening, he left there and large crowds followed him. He healed all of their sick, <a href="/erv/matthew/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus perceiving it withdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all, <a href="/gwt/matthew/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He knew about this, so he left that place. Many people followed him, and he cured all of them. <a href="/gnt/matthew/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus heard about the plot against him, he went away from that place; and large crowds followed him. He healed all the sick <a href="/isv/matthew/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus became aware of this, he left that place. Many crowds followed him, and he healed all of them, <a href="/msb/matthew/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/net/matthew/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when Jesus learned of this, he went away from there. Great crowds followed him, and he healed them all. <a href="/nheb/matthew/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them all, <a href="/wbt/matthew/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all. <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Aware of this, Jesus departed elsewhere; and a great number of people followed Him, all of whom He cured. <a href="/web/matthew/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Great multitudes followed him; and he healed them all, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jesus having known, withdrew from there, and there followed Him great multitudes, and He healed them all, <a href="/blb/matthew/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus having known, withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/ylt/matthew/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus having known, withdrew thence, and there followed him great multitudes, and he healed them all, <a href="/slt/matthew/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having known, withdrew from thence; and many crowds followed him, and he cured them all;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Jesus knowing it, retired from thence: and many followed him, and he healed them all. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Jesus, knowing this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he cured them all. <a href="/nabre/matthew/12.htm">New American Bible</a> When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many [people] followed him, and he cured them all, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Jesus became aware of this, he departed. Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Jesus knew of it, and departed from thence; and a great many people followed him, and he healed them all. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua knew, and he moved from there, and great crowds went after him and he healed all of them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Jesus perceived it, and withdrew from that place. And many multitudes followed him, and he cured them all. <a href="/godbey/matthew/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus having known it departed thence: and many multitudes followed him, and he healed them all. <a href="/haweis/matthew/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Jesus knew it, and retired from thence, and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all, <a href="/mace/matthew/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus perceiving their design, withdrew himself thence, accompany'd by great multitudes, and he healed all their sick, <a href="/wey/matthew/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Aware of this, Jesus departed elsewhere; and a great number of people followed Him, all of whom He cured. <a href="/worrell/matthew/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Jesus, knowing it, withdrew thence; and many followed Him, and He healed them all. <a href="/worsley/matthew/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but Jesus knew it, and withdrew from thence; and great multitudes followed Him with their sick, <a href="/parallel/matthew/12-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3114" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/12.htm">God's Chosen Servant</a> 14But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. 15<a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnous (V-APA-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">Aware of this,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/402.htm" title="402: anechōrēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From ana and choreo; to retire.">withdrew</a> <a href="/greek/1564.htm" title="1564: ekeithen (Adv) -- Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence.">from that place.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">Large</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochloi (N-NMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2323.htm" title="2323: etherapeusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From the same as therapon; to wait upon menially, i.e. to adore, or to relieve.">He healed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all,</a> 16warning them not to make Him known.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a> “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. ... <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-12</a> 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. ... <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17-19</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23-25</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35-36</a> 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. <a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a> A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13-14</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/19-2.htm">Matthew 19:2</a> Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there. <a href="/matthew/21-14.htm">Matthew 21:14</a> The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3</a> He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, <a href="/jeremiah/30-17.htm">Jeremiah 30:17</a> 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.” <a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> 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.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from there: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;he withdrew.<a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a> 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.<a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a> 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.<a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a> After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.great.<a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24,25</a> 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… <a href="/matthew/19-2.htm">Matthew 19:2</a> And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.<a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-12</a> But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/50-24.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-32.htm">Elsewhere</a> <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/16-8.htm">Aware</a> <a href="/matthew/12-23.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Cured</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/mark/1-38.htm">Elsewhere</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/12-23.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Withdrew</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 12</div>1. <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">by scripture,</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/12-9.htm">by reason,</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/12-13.htm">and by a miracle.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/12-24.htm">and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, </a> 32. <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account shall be made of idle words.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,</a> 46. <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Aware of this Jesus was aware of the Pharisees' plot to destroy Him, demonstrating His divine omniscience. This awareness is consistent with His ability to perceive the thoughts and intentions of others, as seen in other passages like <a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a>. His awareness also reflects His wisdom in navigating the growing opposition to His ministry.Jesus withdrew from that place Jesus' withdrawal is a strategic retreat, not out of fear, but to avoid premature confrontation with the religious leaders. This action aligns with His mission to fulfill His ministry according to God's timing. It also reflects the principle of prudence in the face of danger, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a>. Geographically, this withdrawal likely took Him to less populated areas, allowing Him to continue His work without immediate threat.Large crowds followed Him The large crowds indicate Jesus' growing popularity and the people's recognition of His authority and power. This following is significant in the context of first-century Judea, where the common people were often oppressed and in need of hope. The crowds' pursuit of Jesus also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>, which speaks of the Servant who will bring justice to the nations.and He healed them all Jesus' healing of all who came to Him demonstrates His compassion and divine authority over sickness and disease. This act of healing is a sign of the Kingdom of God breaking into the world, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>. It also prefigures the ultimate healing and restoration that will come through His death and resurrection. The comprehensive nature of His healing ministry underscores His role as the Great Physician, who meets both physical and spiritual needs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is aware of the Pharisees' plot against Him and chooses to withdraw, demonstrating His wisdom and strategic approach to His ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/l/large_crowds.htm">Large Crowds</a> These are the people who follow Jesus, seeking His teaching and healing. Their presence indicates the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry and the deep need for His healing power. 3. <a href="/topical/h/healing.htm">Healing</a> This event highlights Jesus' compassion and divine authority, as He heals all who come to Him, showcasing His power over physical ailments and His role as the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_action.htm">Wisdom in Action</a> Jesus' decision to withdraw demonstrates the importance of discernment and strategic action in the face of opposition. Believers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom in challenging situations. <a href="/topical/c/compassionate_ministry.htm">Compassionate Ministry</a> Jesus' healing of the crowds illustrates His deep compassion and willingness to meet the needs of those who seek Him. Christians are called to emulate this compassion in their own lives. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_following.htm">Faithful Following</a> The large crowds following Jesus show the importance of seeking Him earnestly. Believers are reminded to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly, trusting in His power and provision. <a href="/topical/d/divine_authority.htm">Divine Authority</a> Jesus' ability to heal all who come to Him underscores His divine authority. This serves as a reminder of His sovereignty and the assurance that He is able to meet all our needs. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the truth of Scripture and the reliability of God's promises. Believers can trust in the fulfillment of God's Word in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'a_bruised_reed'_mean.htm">What does "a bruised reed He will not break" mean?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_consume_meat.htm">What led to Jesus's crucifixion?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_'bruised_reed'_and_'smoking_flax'_mean.htm">What does "bruised reed" and "smoking flax" signify?</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_in_the_tomb_3_days_nights.htm">Was Jesus in the tomb for three days and three nights? (Matthew 12:40 vs. Mark 15:42-47)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 (<a href="/matthew/10-23.htm" title="But when they persecute you in this city, flee you into another: for truly I say to you, You shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.">Matthew 10:23</a>).He healed them all--i.e., all that had need of healing, and fulfilled its conditions.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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 <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7, 12</a>; 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. <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Matthew 4:12</a>, 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, <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a>), 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 (<a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a>, where observe "withdrew"). And great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all. Almost verbally in <a href="/matthew/19-2.htm">Matthew 19:2</a>. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/12-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Aware of this, γνοὺς (gnous) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. withdrew ἀνεχώρησεν (anechōrēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_402.htm">Strong's 402: </a> From ana and choreo; to retire. from that place. ἐκεῖθεν (ekeithen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1564.htm">Strong's 1564: </a> Thence, from that place. From ekei; thence. Large πολλοί (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. crowds ὄχλοι (ochloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He healed ἐθεράπευσεν (etherapeusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2323.htm">Strong's 2323: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. 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