Matthew 12:15Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Great multitudes followed him; and he healed them all,
The setting
Sea of Galilee shoreline, ~29 AD. Jesus walks away from confrontation as crowds surge toward Him from every direction. Sick people carried on mats, desperate families seeking hope.
The emotion here: in awe of Jesus's wisdom and continued compassion despite opposition
The original word
therapeuo (ἐθεράπευσεν) — to serve, heal completely, restore to wholeness
Why it matters
Great multitudes could mean 5,000-15,000 people in this context
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 12:15
Jesus withdrew from conflict but didn't withdraw from ministry — He chose His battles
Common misconceptionPeople think withdrawal shows weakness, but Jesus withdrew strategically to continue His mission without unnecessary confrontation.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Matthew 12:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 12:15 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, healing. Notable phrases: Jesus perceiving; withdrew from there; healed them all.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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