John 6:18

The sea was getting rough because of a strong wind which was blowing.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

In Context

17And they took a boat and went across the sea in the direction of Capernaum. By then it was dark and still Jesus had not come to them.

19After they had gone three or four miles they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near to the boat; and they had great fear.

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Cross References

Psalms 135:7He makes the mists go up from the ends of the earth; he makes thunder-flames for the rain; he sends out the winds from his store-houses.

Matthew Henry on John 6:16-22

Christ Walks on the Water. 15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. 16 And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. 18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. 19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the… Read the whole commentary →

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