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-# Connecting Statement:
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-Matthew returns to the theme, which he began in [Matthew 8:1](../08/01.md), of Jesus healing people. This begins an account of Jesus healing a paralyzed man.
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-# Jesus entered a boat
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-It is implied that the disciples were with Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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-# a boat
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-This is probably the same boat as in [Matthew 8:23](../08/23.md). You only need to specify this if needed to avoid confusion.
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 # into his own city
 
 "to the town where he lived." This refers to Capernaum.