εἰς τὸ ὅρος. He ascends to the hill; same expression as in Matthew 5:1; reference not to any particular hill, but to the hill country flanking the shore of the lake; might be used from whatever point below the ascent was made. προσκαλεῖται, etc., He calls to Him those whom He Himself (αὐτός after the verb, emphatic) wished, whether by personal communication with each individual, or through disciples, not indicated. It was an invitation to leave the vast crowd and follow Him up the hill; addressed to a larger number than twelve, from whom the Twelve were afterwards selected. ἀπῆλθον π. α.: they left the crowd and followed after Him.

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