Matthew Poole and continuators on Matthew 14:14

14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

Mark hath the same, Ch. 6.32. Our Lord knew that the time for his suffering was not yet come; and possibly consulted also the safety of his Disciples, the People follow him on Foot, but our Saviour going by Sea, how could the People follow him on Foot? It is answered, that it was but a Creek of the Sea, which our Saviour passed over, and the People by going three or four miles about, might follow him on Foot. He seeing a great multitude had Compassion on them, and healed the Sick Persons that were amongst them.