Mark 8:13
New International Version
Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side.

New Living Translation
So he got back into the boat and left them, and he crossed to the other side of the lake.

English Standard Version
And he left them, got into the boat again, and went to the other side.

Berean Standard Bible
And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side.

Berean Literal Bible
And having left them, having embarked again, He went away to the other side.

King James Bible
And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

New King James Version
And He left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side.

New American Standard Bible
And leaving them, He again embarked and went away to the other side.

NASB 1995
Leaving them, He again embarked and went away to the other side.

NASB 1977
And leaving them, He again embarked and went away to the other side.

Legacy Standard Bible
And leaving them, He again embarked and went away to the other side.

Amplified Bible
Leaving them, He again boarded the boat and left for the other side.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he left them, got back into the boat, and went to the other side.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He left them, got on board the boat again, and went to the other side.

American Standard Version
And he left them, and again entering into the boat departed to the other side.

Contemporary English Version
Then he left them. He again got into a boat and crossed over to the other side of the lake.

English Revised Version
And he left them, and again entering into the boat departed to the other side.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he left them there. He got into a boat again and crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.

Good News Translation
He left them, got back into the boat, and started across to the other side of the lake.

International Standard Version
Leaving them, he got into a boat again and crossed to the other side.

Majority Standard Bible
And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side.

NET Bible
Then he left them, got back into the boat, and went to the other side.

New Heart English Bible
And he left them, and got into the boat again, and went to the other side.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he left them, and entering into the boat again, departed to the other side.

Weymouth New Testament
So He left them, went on board again, and came away to the other side.

World English Bible
He left them, and again entering into the boat, departed to the other side.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having left them, having entered again into the boat, He went away to the other side;

Berean Literal Bible
And having left them, having embarked again, He went away to the other side.

Young's Literal Translation
And having left them, having entered again into the boat, he went away to the other side;

Smith's Literal Translation
And having let them go, having gone again into the ship, he departed beyond.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And leaving them, he went up again into the ship, and passed to the other side of the water.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And sending them away, he climbed into the boat again, and he went away across the sea.

New American Bible
Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.

New Revised Standard Version
And he left them, and getting into the boat again, he went across to the other side.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he left them, and went up into the boat, and departed from that port.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he left them and boarded the ship and they went to the other side.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he left them, and entered the ship again, and departed to the opposite side.

Godbey New Testament
And having left them, coming in again He departed to the other side.

Haweis New Testament
And leaving them, going again on board the vessel, he departed to the other side.

Mace New Testament
then leaving them he went aboard again, and pass'd to the other side.

Weymouth New Testament
So He left them, went on board again, and came away to the other side.

Worrell New Testament
And, leaving them, He again embarked, and departed to the other side.

Worsley New Testament
So He left them, and went on board the ship again, and departed to the other side.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Demand for a Sign
12Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side. 14Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat.…

Cross References
Matthew 16:4
A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.

Matthew 12:39
Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

Luke 11:29
As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.

John 6:66
From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him.

Matthew 15:39
After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.

John 8:59
At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.

Matthew 14:22
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

John 7:1
After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.

Matthew 13:58
And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.

John 12:36
While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.

Matthew 11:20-24
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ...

John 10:39
At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp.

Matthew 9:1
Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town.

John 4:3
He left Judea and returned to Galilee.

Matthew 10:14
And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.


Treasury of Scripture

And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

Psalm 81:12
So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked in their own counsels.

Jeremiah 23:33
And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.

Hosea 4:17
Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.

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Mark 8
1. Jesus feeds the people miraculously;
10. refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;
14. admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;
22. gives a blind man his sight;
27. acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;
34. and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.














And He left them
In this context, Jesus is leaving the Pharisees who had demanded a sign from Him. This departure signifies a rejection of their unbelief and hardness of heart. The Pharisees often opposed Jesus, seeking to test Him rather than genuinely seeking truth. This reflects a broader theme in the Gospels where Jesus distances Himself from those who are spiritually blind or resistant to His message.

got back into the boat
The boat is a recurring element in the Gospels, symbolizing Jesus' ministry around the Sea of Galilee. It serves as a means of travel and a place of teaching and rest. The Sea of Galilee was central to Jesus' ministry, and the boat allowed Him to reach various communities. This movement also illustrates the itinerant nature of His ministry, constantly moving to spread His message.

and crossed to the other side
Crossing to the other side of the Sea of Galilee often represents a transition in Jesus' ministry, moving from Jewish to Gentile regions or vice versa. This crossing signifies a shift in focus or audience, highlighting the inclusive nature of Jesus' mission. It also prefigures the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish boundaries, aligning with the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who leaves the Pharisees and crosses to the other side of the lake. His actions demonstrate His authority and mission.

2. The Pharisees
Religious leaders who had just been questioning Jesus, seeking a sign from heaven to test Him. Their skepticism and hard-heartedness are highlighted in the preceding verses.

3. The Boat
A means of transportation for Jesus and His disciples, symbolizing a transition from one place to another, both physically and spiritually.

4. The Other Side
Refers to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. This movement signifies a shift in Jesus' ministry focus and a departure from the unbelief of the Pharisees.

5. The Sea of Galilee
A significant geographical location in Jesus' ministry, often serving as a backdrop for His teachings and miracles.
Teaching Points
Faith Over Signs
Jesus' departure from the Pharisees underscores the importance of faith without demanding signs. Believers are called to trust in Jesus' words and works as sufficient evidence of His divinity.

Discernment in Ministry
Jesus' decision to leave the Pharisees teaches us to discern when to engage and when to move on in ministry. Not every confrontation or challenge requires our continued attention.

Spiritual Transition
The act of crossing to the other side symbolizes spiritual transitions in our lives. We must be willing to leave behind unbelief and move towards deeper faith and understanding.

Responding to Skepticism
Jesus' response to the Pharisees' skepticism serves as a model for handling doubt and disbelief. We should remain steadfast in our mission and not be swayed by those who demand proof beyond what God has already provided.(13-21) See Notes on Matthew 16:4-12.

Verse 13. - And he left them, and again embarking - ἐμβὰς for ἐμβὰς εἰς τὸ πλοῖον - departed to the other side. Again and again our Lord crossed this sea, that he might instruct the Galileans dwelling on either side; in fulfillment of Isaiah 9:1, "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,... by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He left
ἀφεὶς (apheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

them,
αὐτοὺς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

got back into the boat,
ἐμβὰς (embas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1684: To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach.

[and] crossed
ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 4008: Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.


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