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Matthew 14:24

By this time the boat was already a long way from shore. Since the wind was blowing against it, the boat was having trouble because of the waves.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Galilee;   Jesus, the Christ;   Miracles;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Wind, the;  

Dictionaries:

- Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Hutchinsonians;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Jesus Christ;   Tiberias, Sea of;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Matthew, the Gospel of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Mss;   Text of the New Testament;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Consciousness;   Doctrines;   Sea of Galilee;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Miracles;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Chief parables and miracles in the bible;   Transfiguration;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Transfiguration, the;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Christ, Offices of;   Contrary;   Jesus Christ (Part 2 of 2);   Pain;   Ships and Boats;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - New Testament;   Simon Cephas;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Meanwhile, the boat was already some distance from land, battered by the waves, because the wind was against them.
King James Version (1611)
But the ship was now in the midst of the Sea, tossed with waues: for the wind was contrary.
King James Version
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
English Standard Version
but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.
New American Standard Bible
But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
New Century Version
By this time, the boat was already far away from land. It was being hit by waves, because the wind was blowing against it.
Amplified Bible
But the boat [by this time] was already a long distance from land, tossed and battered by the waves; for the wind was against them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the shippe was nowe in the middes of the sea, and was tossed with waues: for it was a contrarie winde.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
Legacy Standard Bible
But the boat was already many stadia away from the land, being battered by the waves; for the wind was against them.
Berean Standard Bible
but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
Contemporary English Version
By this time the boat was a long way from the shore. It was going against the wind and was being tossed around by the waves.
Complete Jewish Bible
But by this time, the boat was several miles from shore, battling a rough sea and a headwind.
Darby Translation
but the ship was already in the middle of the sea tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
George Lamsa Translation
But the boat was many miles away from the land, tossed by the waves, for the wind was against it.
Good News Translation
and by this time the boat was far out in the lake, tossed about by the waves, because the wind was blowing against it.
Lexham English Bible
But the boat was already many stadia distant from the land, being beaten by the waves, because the wind was against it.
Literal Translation
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
American Standard Version
But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
Bible in Basic English
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, and was troubled by the waves: for the wind was against them.
Hebrew Names Version
But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
International Standard Version
By this time the boat was in the middle of the seamany furlongs from the land
">[fn] and was being battered by the waves, for the wind was against them.
Etheridge Translation
But the vessel was distant from the land many stadia, being greatly beaten with the waves, for the wind was against them.
Murdock Translation
And the ship was distant from land many furlongs: meanwhile it was much tossed by the waves; for the wind was adverse to it.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the shippe was nowe in the middes of the sea, & was tost with waues: for it was a contrary wynde.
English Revised Version
But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
World English Bible
But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And in the evening, he was there alone: but the vessel was now in the midst of the sea, tossed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
Weymouth's New Testament
Meanwhile the boat was far out on the Lake, buffeted and tossed by the waves, the wind being adverse.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the boot in the myddel of the see was schoggid with wawis, for the wynd was contrarie to hem.
Update Bible Version
But the boat was now a long distance away from the land, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.
Webster's Bible Translation
But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
New English Translation
Meanwhile the boat, already far from land, was taking a beating from the waves because the wind was against it.
New King James Version
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, [fn] tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
New Living Translation
Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
New Life Bible
By this time the boat was far from land and was being thrown around by the waves. The wind was strong against them.
New Revised Standard
but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, the boat, still many furlongs from the land, was holding off, being distressed by the waves, - for, the wind, was, contrary.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.
Revised Standard Version
but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And the shippe was now in the middes of the see and was toost with waves for it was a cotrary wynde.
Young's Literal Translation
and the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And ye shippe was allready in ye myddest of the see, & was tost wt wawes, for the winde was cotrary.
Mace New Testament (1729)
by this time the vessel was half sea over, violently toss'd with the waves, for the wind was contrary.
THE MESSAGE
Meanwhile, the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. At about four o'clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared out of their wits. "A ghost!" they said, crying out in terror.
Simplified Cowboy Version
By this time, the boys were way out in the middle of this huge lake and a big storm had come up. This storm was a poundin' the tar out of everything and the cowboys were scared.

Contextual Overview

22 Then Jesus made the followers get into the boat. He told them to go to the other side of the lake. He said he would come later. He stayed there to tell everyone they could go home. 23 After Jesus said goodbye to the people, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. It was late, and he was there alone. 24 By this time the boat was already a long way from shore. Since the wind was blowing against it, the boat was having trouble because of the waves. 25 Between three and six o'clock in the morning, Jesus' followers were still in the boat. Jesus came to them. He was walking on the water. 26 When they saw him walking on the water, it scared them. "It's a ghost!" they said, screaming in fear. 27 But Jesus quickly spoke to them. He said, "Don't worry! It's me! Don't be afraid." 28 Peter said, "Lord, if that is really you, tell me to come to you on the water." 29 Jesus said, "Come, Peter." Then Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. 30 But while Peter was walking on the water, he saw the wind and the waves. He was afraid and began sinking into the water. He shouted, "Lord, save me!" 31 Then Jesus caught Peter with his hand. He said, "Your faith is small. Why did you doubt?"

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

tossed: Matthew 8:24, Isaiah 54:11, Mark 6:48, John 6:18

Reciprocal: Joshua 3:16 - rose up Acts 27:4 - the winds

Cross-References

Genesis 14:7
Then King Kedorlaomer turned back, went to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and defeated the Amalekites. He also defeated the Amorites living in Hazezon Tamar.
Genesis 14:8
At that time the kings of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Bela (Zoar) joined together to fight against their enemies in the Valley of Siddim.
Genesis 14:13
One of the men who had escaped went to Abram the Hebrew and told him what happened. Abram was camped near the trees of Mamre the Amorite. Mamre, Eshcol, and Aner had made an agreement to help each other, and they had also signed an agreement to help Abram.
Genesis 14:14
When Abram learned that Lot was captured, he called all of his family together. There were 318 trained soldiers. He led the men and chased the enemy all the way to the town of Dan.
Genesis 14:15
That night he and his men made a surprise attack against the enemy. They defeated them and chased them to Hobah, north of Damascus.
Proverbs 3:27
Do everything you possibly can for those who need help.
Matthew 7:12
"Do for others what you would want them to do for you. This is the meaning of the Law of Moses and the teaching of the prophets.
1 Timothy 5:18
As the Scriptures say, "When a work animal is being used to separate grain, don't keep it from eating the grain." And the Scriptures also say, "A worker should be given his pay."

Gill's Notes on the Bible

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea,.... That is, the ship in which the disciples were put into, to go on the other side, had by this time got into the midst of the sea: the Syriac and Persic versions say, it was "many furlongs from land"; and the Arabic expressly says, "about twenty five furlongs": which account seems to be taken from John 6:19 but this was not all, it was not only at such a distance from land, but was

tossed with waves: up and down, and in danger of being overset, and the passengers lost:

for the wind was against them; which beat the waves with such violence against them, that they were in the utmost danger of their lives, and not able to get forward; and what was worst of all, and most discouraging to the disciples, Christ was not with them. The ship in which the disciples were, was an emblem of the church of Christ, and of its state and condition in this world: this world is like a sea, for its largeness, and the abundance of nations and people in it, compared to many waters, Revelation 17:15 and for the tumultuousness of its inhabitants; the wicked being like a troubled sea, which cannot rest, continually casting up the mire and dirt of sin, to the dishonour of God, and the grief of his people; and for its fickleness and inconstancy, changes and war being continually in it: now the church of Christ is like a ship in this troublesome sea; where the true disciples and followers of Christ are selected together; and are preserved from the pollutions of the world, and from the danger to which the men of it are exposed, being in their sins, and liable to the wrath and curse of God, and eternal damnation; which, they that are in Christ, and members of his body, are secure from; the port or haven to which they are bound, is heaven and eternal happiness; their's and Christ's Father's house, where are many mansions provided for them; and where they long to be, and hope, and believe, ere long they shall arrive unto; and hope is as an anchor of their soul, sure and steadfast: but in the mean while, whilst they are sailing through the sea of this world, they are often, as the church of old, tossed with tempests, and not comforted, Isaiah 55:11 with the tempests of Satan's temptations, the storms of the world's persecutions, and with the winds of error and false doctrine; and then is it most uncomfortable to them, when Christ is not with them, which was the case of the disciples here.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea - John says they had sailed about 25 or 30 furlongs. About 7 1/2 Jewish furlongs made a mile; so that the distance they had salted was not more than about 4 miles. At no place is the Sea of Tiberias much more than 10 miles in breadth, so that they were literally in the midst of the sea.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Matthew 14:24. Tossed with wavesGrievously agitated. This is the proper meaning of the word βασανιζομενον: but one MS. reads βαπτιζομενον, plunged under the waves, frequently covered with them; the waves often breaking over the vessel.


 
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