Matthew 14:13
“When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.”

What does Matthew 14:13 mean?
The Bible verse Matthew 14:13 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities." This verse is part of the larger narrative in…
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In the tumult of life, both great and small, there comes a time when one must seek refuge from the noise and the chaos that surrounds us. Matthew 14:13 reads, "When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof…
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Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before you today, I reflect on the powerful moment depicted in Matthew 14:13, where it is written, "When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out…
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