Read Full ChapterJesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn’t press on him.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} he spake{G2036}{(G5627)} to his{G846} disciples{G3101}, that{G2443} a small ship{G4142} should wait on{G4342}{(G5725)} him{G846} because{G1223} of the multitude{G3793}, lest{G3363} they should throng{G2346}{(G5725)} him{G846}.
Strong's King James
He told His disciples to have a boat stand ready for Him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn't crowd Him.
The F.O.G
[9] Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready to prevent the pressing crowd from overwhelming Him—showing practical wisdom in managing ministry demands.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And he said to his disciples that a little boat may wait on him, because of the multitude, that they may not press upon him,
Young's Literal Translation
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