Then Jesus, seeing the great crowds encircling him, gave orders to go across the sea
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King James Version
Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.English Standard Version
Now when Jesus saw a great crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side.New International Version
When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake.