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I. THE ATTRACTION. They had heard with somewhat of a believing ear. They drew from what they heard an argument of hope. No doubt they were partly urged to come to Him by their own sad condition. They also perceived that Jesus was able to meet their case.

II. THE GATHERING. Hearing did not content them. They did not wait until Jesus came to them. These people did not stop at His disciples. These people who came to Jesus in such crowds must have left their business. Many of them came from a great distance. They came with all their ailments about them.

III. THE RESULT. Not one was ever repulsed. All were cured. The attraction, therefore, grew. Therefore, sinners should come because —

(a)  Jesus' name invites them;

(b)  His power encourages them;

(c)  His character should allure them;

(d)  His preparations should compel them.

(C. H. Spurgeon.)

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KJV: But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,

WEB: Jesus withdrew to the sea with his disciples, and a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea,