SEV Biblia, Chapter 14:13
¶ Oyndolo Jess, se apart de allí en un barco a un lugar desierto, apartado; y cuando la multitud lo oy, le sigui a pie desde las ciudades.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 14:13
Verse 13. When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence] Had the blessed Jesus continued in that place, it is probable the hand of this impure female murderer would have been stretched out against him also: he withdrew, therefore, not through fear, but to teach his messengers rather to yield to the storm than expose themselves to destruction, where, from circumstances, the case is evidently hopeless. The people-followed him on foot] pezh, or, by land, which is a common acceptation of the word in the best Greek writers. See many examples in Kypke.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 13. When Jesus heard of it , etc.] Of the death of John, and of the cruel usage he had met with; and particularly, that his fame had reached the court of Herod, and that he was talked of there, and said by Herod himself to be John the Baptist, that was risen from the dead; he departed thence by ship, into a desert place apart ; to avoid Herod, though not through fear of death; but because his time was not yet come: which may teach us, that it is lawful to shun dangers, when there is an opportunity; which may be done, without betraying truth, or sacrificing a good conscience. The other evangelists, Mark and Luke, assign another reason of this departure of Christs, that it was upon the return of his disciples to him from their embassy; when having given him an account of what they had done, and taught, he judged it proper they should retire, and get some refreshment and rest; and both may very well be thought to be the reasons of this recess. At the same time that Johns disciples brought him the news of their masters death, Christs disciples return to him, with the account of the success of their ministry; who might not only be weary, and want refreshment, but be discouraged in their minds, at this instance of cruelty; wherefore Christ thought it necessary to retire, partly for his own safety, and partly for their ease; and that he might have an opportunity of fortifying their minds against all trials and persecutions they were to meet with: the place from whence he departed, was either Capernaum, his own country and city, or Nazareth, where we have lately heard of him; or some other place in Galilee, where he was, when Johns disciples came to him: the place whither he went, was a desert place; and, as Luke says, belonging to the city called Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter, which lay on the other side of the sea of Galilee, or Tiberias; over which he went by ship, ( John 6:1). And when the people had heard thereof ; of his departure, and whither he went, they followed him on foot out of their cities ; such as Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, and others; and passing the bridge at Jordan, as Dr. Lightfoot observes, they outwent the ship, and got thither before them, as Mark relates. This showed their great affection and zeal for Christ, and their diligence in attending on him.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 13-21 - When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any worldly advantages. The presence of Christ and his gospel, makes a desert not only tolerable but desirable. This little supply of bread was increased by Christ' creating power, till the whole multitude were satisfied. In seeking the welfare of men's souls, we should have compassion on their bodie likewise. Let us also remember always to crave a blessing on our meals and learn to avoid all waste, as frugality is the proper source of liberality. See in this miracle an emblem of the Bread of life, whic came down from heaven to sustain our perishing souls. The provisions of Christ's gospel appear mean and scanty to the world, yet they satisf all that feed on him in their hearts by faith with thanksgiving.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ ακουσας 191 5660 V-AAP-NSM ο 3588 T-NSM ιησους 2424 N-NSM ανεχωρησεν 402 5656 V-AAI-3S εκειθεν 1564 ADV εν 1722 PREP πλοιω 4143 N-DSN εις 1519 PREP ερημον 2048 A-ASM τοπον 5117 N-ASM κατ 2596 PREP ιδιαν 2398 A-ASF και 2532 CONJ ακουσαντες 191 5660 V-AAP-NPM οι 3588 T-NPM οχλοι 3793 N-NPM ηκολουθησαν 190 5656 V-AAI-3P αυτω 846 P-DSM πεζη 3979 ADV απο 575 PREP των 3588 T-GPF πολεων 4172 N-GPF
Vincent's NT Word Studies
13. On foot (pezh). Rev., by land in margin, which is better; for the contrast is between Jesus' journey by ship and that of the multitude by land.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
14:13 {In a boat} (en ploiwi) "on foot" (pezi, some MSS. pez"i). Contrast between the lake and the land route.
