Mark 3:9. That a small boat. The original refers to a boat even smaller than the usual fishing-boats.

Wait on him. Be constantly at His service.

Because of the crowd. A different word from ‘multitude' (Mark 3:7-8), though the one usually so translated. The purpose was probably both to teach from the boat and to retire from the crowd when He wished. It was doubtless thus that He retired shortly afterwards (Mark 3:13). His ministry, rather than His personal comfort, was thus furthered.

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