Mark 2:13 (BSB)
Once again Jesus went out beside the sea. All the people came to Him, and He taught them there.
Commentary on Mark 2:13
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Mark 2:13-17: Here is, I. Christ preaching by the sea-side (Mar 2:13), whither he went for room, because he found, upon second trial, no house or street large enough to contain his auditory; but upon the strand there might come as many as would. It should seem by this, that our Lord Jesus had a strong voice, and could and did speak loud; for wisdom crieth without in the places of concourse.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Mark 2:13: And as he passed by,.... As he went from Simon's house, and from the city of Capernaum, to go to the sea side: he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus; the same with Matthew, Mat 9:9, and son to the same Alphaeus as James was, Mat 10:3, Beza's most ancient copy reads "James", instead of "Levi", very wrongly; but he was the brother of James...
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Mark 2:13: Verse 13. By the sea side. That is, by the sea of Tiberias, on the shore of which Capernaum was situated. .
- William Burkitt (Anglican), Expository Notes on the New Testament on Mark 2:13: Observe here, 1. The unwearied pains and diligence which our Saviour used in the execution of his ministerial office and calling; no sooner had he done preaching in Capernaum, and healing the sick of the palsy; but he goeth out thence to the sea-side to preach there. O blessed Saviour!