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Jesus listens gravely to the report of John’s death beside the lake.
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Matthew 14:13

Withdrawal and a Following Crowd

John’s Death, Bread for the Crowd, and Courage on the Water · Matthew 14

Story guide: Jesus hears the news and leaves alone by boat as crowds follow along the shore from nearby towns.

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13When Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there by boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard, they followed him on foot from the towns.

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