# Connecting Statement:

These verses describe what happened after Jesus walked on the water. They summarize how the people were responding to Jesus' ministry.

# When they had crossed over

"When Jesus and his disciples had crossed over the lake"

# Gennesaret

This is a small town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# they sent messages

"the men of that area sent messages"

# They begged him

"The sick people begged him"

# garment

"robe" or "what he was wearing"

# were healed

This can be stated in active form. AT: "became well" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])