Such a great crowd gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, while all the people remained standing on the shore of the lake.
This verse shows the great size of the crowd gathered around Jesus and their strong desire for His teaching, because of which He was compelled to sit in a boat in order to speak from the lake. This position was not only a practical solution to avoid the pressure of the multitude, but also made it possible for His word to reach everyone. Through this image the Gospel testifies that the people were ready to stand and listen to the word of Christ, and He, adapting to the situation, continued to teach without hindrance, showing His care and readiness to make the word of God accessible to all.