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After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan. Matthew 15:39 · Berean Standard Bible
After sending the crowds home, Jesus got in a boat and went to the region of Magadan. Another chapter of ministry closes as He moves on.
Jesus is always on the move, always heading to the next place where people need Him. His mission never pauses for long.
Matthew narrates the transition to a new location.
The feeding miracle is complete, and Jesus moves on. His ministry is a constant rhythm of pouring out and pressing forward.
After dismissing the crowds, Jesus travels to the region of Magadan (variant: Magdala). This may be identified with Magdala/Tarichaea on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Magadan is mentioned only here in the New Testament. Some manuscripts read 'Magdala,' connecting it to Mary Magdalene's hometown. The geographical notice transitions to the next conflict narrative.
The narrator describes Jesus' departure by boat.
The second feeding miracle concludes with a quiet departure. Jesus moves on, but the lesson of divine abundance lingers.
37They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
38A total of four thousand men were fed, besides women and children.
39After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.
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