John 6:18

Then the sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17and after getting into the boat, they started going across the sea to Capernaum. Darkness had already set in, but Jesus had not come to them.

19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea, and they were afraid.

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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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