Matthew 14:35

And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;

And {G2532} when the men {G435} of that {G1565} place {G5117} had knowledge {G1921} of him {G846}, they sent out {G649} into {G1519} all {G3650} that {G1565} country round about {G4066}, and {G2532} brought {G4374} unto him {G846} all {G3956} that were {G2192} diseased {G2560};

When the people of the place recognized him, they sent word throughout the neighborhood and brought him everyone who was ill.

And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him

And when the men of that place knew him, they sent into all that region round about, and brought unto him all that were sick;

Commentary

Matthew 14:35 KJV describes the immediate and overwhelming response of the people in the region of Gennesaret to Jesus' presence, highlighting His established fame and compassionate ministry.

Context

This verse follows closely after the miraculous events of Jesus walking on water (Matthew 14:25) and His disciples' declaration of His divine nature (Matthew 14:33). Having landed in Gennesaret, a fertile plain on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus' arrival quickly became known. His reputation for performing miracles and healing the sick had evidently preceded Him across the region, leading to this immediate and widespread call for His help.

Key Themes

  • Jesus' Widespread Fame and Authority: The phrase "had knowledge of him" indicates that Jesus' identity and power were well-known throughout the country. His renown was not confined to a single village but had spread widely, underscoring His divine authority and the impact of His previous works.
  • Compassionate Healing Ministry: This verse beautifully illustrates Jesus' consistent ministry of compassion towards the afflicted. The people's immediate action to bring "all that were diseased" to Him testifies to their belief in His ability and willingness to heal, a core aspect of His earthly mission to demonstrate God's love and power (Matthew 4:23).
  • People's Faith and Hope: The urgency with which the people sent word and brought the sick demonstrates a profound hope, if not outright faith, in Jesus' power to bring about physical restoration. This collective act of bringing the suffering to Jesus reflects a common human desire for relief from pain and sickness, finding hope in the presence of the Messiah.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek phrase for "had knowledge of him" is epegnōsan auton (ἐπεγνωσαν αὐτόν), which implies a deep and accurate recognition, not just a casual acquaintance. It suggests that His true identity and the nature of His power were becoming genuinely understood by the people. The term "diseased" comes from kakōs echontas (κακῶς ἐχοντας), literally meaning "those who had it badly" or "were in a bad state," encompassing a wide range of physical ailments and suffering.

Practical Application

Matthew 14:35 reminds us of the profound impact Jesus had on His contemporary world and continues to have today. Just as the people of Gennesaret urgently sought Jesus for their physical needs, we are encouraged to bring our own needs, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, to Him. His compassion and power to heal remain unchanged. This verse also serves as a call to action for believers: to make Jesus known in our communities, so that others who are "diseased" or suffering in any way might also find hope and healing in Him, just as the people in Gennesaret did.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 4:24

    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.

  • Matthew 4:25

    And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and [from] Decapolis, and [from] Jerusalem, and [from] Judaea, and [from] beyond Jordan.

  • Mark 6:55

    And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

  • Mark 3:8

    And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and [from] beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.

  • Mark 3:10

    For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

  • Mark 1:28

    And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.

  • Mark 1:34

    And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
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