Mar 3:7 | RWP | e4.org | Withdrew to the sea ( ανεχωρησεν εις την θαλασσαν ). Evidently Jesus knew of the plot to kill him, "perceiving it" ( ). "He and His would be safer by the open beach" (Swete). He has the disciples with him. Vincent notes that on eleven occasions Mark mentions the withdrawals of Jesus to escape his enemies, for prayer, for rest, for private conference with his disciples ( ; ; , ; , ; ; ; ). But, as often, a great multitude ( πολυ πληθος ) from Galilee followed him.

‏ Mark 3:7

Withdrew to the sea ( ανεχωρησεν εις την θαλασσαν ). Evidently Jesus knew of the plot to kill him, "perceiving it" (Mt 12:15). "He and His would be safer by the open beach" (Swete). He has the disciples with him. Vincent notes that on eleven occasions Mark mentions the withdrawals of Jesus to escape his enemies, for prayer, for rest, for private conference with his disciples (1:12; 3:7; 6:31, 46; 7:24, 31; 9:2; 10:1; 14:34). But, as often, a great multitude ( πολυ πληθος ) from Galilee followed him.