# they saw them leaving

"the people saw Jesus and the apostles leaving"

# on foot

The people are going on foot by land, which contrasts with how the disciples went by boat.

# he saw a great crowd

"Jesus saw a great crowd"

# they were like sheep without a shepherd

Jesus compares the people to sheep who are confused when they do not have their shepherd to lead them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])