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17 so that He fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He Himself took our infirmities [upon Himself] and carried away our diseases.”(A)

Discipleship Tested

18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to cast off for the other side of the Sea of Galilee. 19 Then [on His way to board the boat] a scribe [who was a respected and authoritative interpreter of the Law] came and said to Him, “Master, I will accompany You [as Your student] wherever You go.”(B)

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17 This was to fulfill(A) what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

“He took up our infirmities
    and bore our diseases.”[a](B)

The Cost of Following Jesus(C)

18 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake.(D) 19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 8:17 Isaiah 53:4 (see Septuagint)