John 6:18

A strong wind began blowing and the sea grew rough.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

17climbed into a boat, and headed across the water towards Capernaum. By now it was night and Jesus had not joined them yet.

19When they had rowed three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, coming towards the boat. They were very frightened.

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Cross References

Psalms 135:7He causes the clouds to rise all over the earth, he makes lightning flash and give rain, he sends the winds from his storehouses.

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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