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;

MATTHEW 14:35KJV
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Matthew 14:35 (KJV)

What does Matthew 14:35 mean?

Matthew 14:35 describes how, when the local men realized Jesus was present in their area, they quickly spread the word throughout the surrounding region and brought all the sick people to Him. The verse highlights the eagerness of the community to seek Jesus for healing as soon as they recognized Him.

In this scene, Jesus has arrived in a new place after crossing the sea, and the people there immediately recognize who He is. The men act as messengers, notifying the wider area and gathering everyone who is ill to come to Jesus. This verse shows the reputation Jesus had gained and the hope people placed in His ability to heal.

The Greek behind Matthew 14:35

  • γνώσις (epégnōsan, "had knowledge"): The Greek word here means more than just recognizing someone; it often carries the sense of fully realizing or understanding who Jesus was. This helps explain the urgency in their response.
  • ἀπέστειλαν (apesteilan, "they sent out"): This word suggests an active effort, not just casual mention. The people organized and took initiative to spread the news widely.
  • περιχώρῳ (perichōrō, "country round about"): This term refers to the surrounding region, showing that the news about Jesus spread beyond just the immediate town and reached a broader area.
  • κακῶς ἔχοντας (kakōs echontas, "all that were diseased"): This phrase means those who were in a bad condition or suffering, emphasizing the wide range of illnesses and needs among the people brought to Jesus.

Why Matthew 14:35 matters

  • Matthew 14:35 clarifies that Jesus' reputation as a healer was well established, and people responded quickly and collectively when He arrived.
  • The verse shows the communal nature of the response; it was not just individuals seeking help, but the whole community working together to bring the sick to Jesus.
  • This verse connects to the wider passage by setting up the context for the miracles that follow, showing the faith and expectation of the people as they approach Jesus.

Where else these words appear

“about” Greek G4066 · used in 10 verses

  • Matthew 3:5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
  • Luke 3:3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
  • Luke 7:17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

“diseased” Greek G2560 · used in 16 verses

  • 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 21:41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
  • Luke 5:31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

“knowledge” Greek G1921 · used in 38 verses

  • Matthew 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
  • Luke 23:7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
  • Acts 27:39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.

“brought” Greek G4374 · used in 45 verses

  • Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
  • Mark 1:44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
  • Hebrews 8:3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.