¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Matthew 8:18 >When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.
Textus Receptus (TR) - Matthew 8:18 >Ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς πολλοὺς ὄχλους περὶ αὐτόν, ἐκέλευσεν ἀπελθεῖν εἰς τὸ πέραν.