Discovery BoxMatthew 9:1 
ContextHealing and Forgiving a Paralytic
9:1 After getting into a boat he crossed to the other side and came to his own town. 1
Matthew 14:24
Context14:24 Meanwhile the boat, already far from land, 2 was taking a beating from the waves because the wind was against it.
Matthew 14:29
Context14:29 So he said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
Matthew 14:33
Context14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Matthew 15:39
Context15:39 After sending away the crowd, he got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan. 3
1 sn His own town refers to Capernaum. It was a town of approximately 1000-1500, though of some significance.
2 tn Grk “The boat was already many stades from the land.” A stade (στάδιον, stadion) was a unit of distance about 607 feet (187 meters) long.
3 sn Magadan was a place along the Sea of Galilee, the exact location of which is uncertain.
