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about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side of the sea. <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side of the sea. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side. <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to depart to the other side of the sea. <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to cast off for the other side of the Sea of Galilee. <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he gave the order to go to the other side of the sea. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw large crowds around Him, He gave the order to go to the other side of the sea. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus saw the crowd, he went across Lake Galilee. <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now, when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he ordered [his disciples] to cross to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus noticed the crowd around him, he ordered his disciples to go to the other side of the lake. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus saw the large crowds around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw large crowds around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea. <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he gave orders to go to the other side of the lake. <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when Jesus saw large crowds around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side. <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart to the other side. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Seeing great crowds about Him Jesus had given directions to cross to the other side of the Lake, <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when Jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus having seen great multitudes around Him, commanded to depart to the other side; <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus, having seen a great crowd around Him, gave orders to depart to the other side. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having seen great multitudes about him, did command to depart to the other side; <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus seeing many crowds about him, encouraged to go away beyond.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus seeing great multitudes about him, gave orders to pass over the water. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when Jesus saw great crowds around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Jesus saw large crowds surrounding him, he gave orders to go to the crossing place. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when Yeshua saw the great crowds surrounding him, he ordered that they go to the shore.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when Jesus saw many multitudes about him, he gave orders to depart to the other side. <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus seeing the multitudes about Him, gave command to go away to the other side. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave orders to pass to the other side. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now Jesus perceiving the crowd about him, gave orders to pass over to the other side of the lake. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Seeing great crowds about Him Jesus had given directions to cross to the other side of the Lake, <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, seeing a multitude about Him, gave orders to depart to the other side. <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, he gave orders for departing to the other side of the lake. <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-18.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=1915" 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/8.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> 17This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took on our infirmities and carried our diseases.” 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</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/3708.htm" title="3708: Idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollous (Adj-AMP) -- Much, many; often. ">a large</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">around</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/2753.htm" title="2753: ekeleusen (V-AIA-3S) -- To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; hail; to incite by word, i.e. Order.">He gave orders</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apelthein (V-ANA) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">to cross</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4008.htm" title="4008: peran (Adv) -- Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.">other side of the sea.</a> 19And one of the scribes came to Him and said, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.”…<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="/luke/9-57.htm">Luke 9:57-62</a> As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” / Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” / Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” ... <a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Mark 4:35-41</a> When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.” / After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him. / Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. ... <a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19-22</a> “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. / Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them, ... <a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a> Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Matthew 14:22-23</a> Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. / After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a> As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1-11</a> On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. ... <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-42</a> The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ... <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Luke 14:25-33</a> Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and He turned and said to them, / “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple. / And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple. ... <a href="/john/12-25.htm">John 12:25-26</a> Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. / If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-4</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10-12</a> Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart to the other side.saw.<a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Matthew 8:1</a> When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.<a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35-38</a> And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed… <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Luke 4:42,43</a> And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them… unto.<a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Matthew 14:22</a> And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.<a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Mark 4:35</a> And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.<a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21</a> And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Command</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/matthew/5-19.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/amos/5-5.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-9.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-6.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-15.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/8-17.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/4-6.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Command</a> <a href="/matthew/9-30.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/matthew/15-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/matthew/15-9.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/matthew/10-38.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/8-21.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Mass</a> <a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him This phrase indicates Jesus' growing popularity and the increasing demand for His teachings and miracles. The large crowd signifies the widespread interest in His ministry, as people from various regions sought Him out for healing and spiritual guidance. This scene reflects the fulfillment of prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining on those in darkness, drawing people to the Messiah. The presence of the crowd also highlights the human tendency to seek physical and immediate solutions to problems, often overshadowing the deeper spiritual truths Jesus came to impart.He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea This directive demonstrates Jesus' intentionality in His ministry. The "other side of the sea" refers to the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, a region known as the Decapolis, which was predominantly Gentile. By choosing to cross over, Jesus foreshadows the expansion of His mission beyond the Jewish people, aligning with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>. This movement also serves as a type of Jesus leading His followers into new territories, both physically and spiritually, challenging them to trust in His guidance. The act of crossing the sea can be seen as a metaphor for the transition from the old covenant to the new, where the message of salvation is extended to all nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who gives the command to cross to the other side. His actions and words are pivotal in understanding His ministry and mission. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_large_crowd.htm">The Large Crowd</a> This refers to the multitude of people who were following Jesus, likely drawn by His teachings and miracles. Their presence indicates the growing popularity and demand for Jesus' attention. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea.htm">The Sea</a> This is the Sea of Galilee, a significant location in Jesus' ministry. It serves as a backdrop for many of His teachings and miracles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_other_side.htm">The Other Side</a> This phrase indicates a transition or movement, often symbolizing a shift in Jesus' ministry or a new phase of teaching and healing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_jesus'_commands.htm">Obedience to Jesus' Commands</a> Jesus' directive to cross to the other side teaches us the importance of obedience, even when the reasons are not immediately clear. Followers of Christ are called to trust and act on His instructions. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god's_mission.htm">Prioritizing God's Mission</a> Jesus' decision to leave the crowd underscores the need to prioritize God's mission over human approval or popularity. Believers should seek to align their actions with God's purposes. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_transition.htm">Faith in Transition</a> The command to move to the other side can symbolize transitions in our own lives. Trusting Jesus during times of change is crucial, as He leads us to new opportunities for growth and service. <a href="/topical/m/managing_expectations.htm">Managing Expectations</a> The presence of the crowd and Jesus' response highlight the need to manage expectations in ministry. Not every demand or opportunity should be pursued; discernment is key.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_calm_the_storm.htm">How does Jesus calm the storm in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_considered_a_prophet.htm">Is Jesus considered a prophet?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_calm_the_storm_instantly.htm">In Matthew 8:23-27, how could a man rebuke a storm and instantly calm the wind and waves, defying known meteorological laws?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_4,000_near_galilee.htm">Do any historical records or archaeological findings corroborate the gathering of 4,000 people near the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 15:32-38)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) To depart unto the other side--i.e., the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Here, too, though less conspicuously than in the other Gospels, there is indicated the yearning for a time of rest and retirement.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18-ch. 9:8. - 2. Incidents grouped round the thought of the external trials endured by Christ in his work. (1) No settled home (vers. 19-22). (2) His exposure to the elements (vers. 23-27). (3) His rejection by Gadarenes (vers. 28-34). . . . <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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. saw Ἰδὼν (Idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. [a] large πολλοὺς (pollous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. crowd ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <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. around περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. He gave orders ἐκέλευσεν (ekeleusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2753.htm">Strong's 2753: </a> To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order. to cross ἀπελθεῖν (apelthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. other side. πέραν (peran) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4008.htm">Strong's 4008: </a> Over, on the other side, beyond. 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