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John 6:16
Now when evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,
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Christian Standard Bible®
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
King James Version (1611)
And when euen was now come, his disciples went downe vnto the sea,
And when euen was now come, his disciples went downe vnto the sea,
King James Version
And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,
And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,
English Standard Version
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
New American Standard Bible
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
New Century Version
That evening Jesus' followers went down to Lake Galilee.
That evening Jesus' followers went down to Lake Galilee.
Amplified Bible
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
Legacy Standard Bible
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
Berean Standard Bible
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
Contemporary English Version
That evening, Jesus' disciples went down to the lake.
That evening, Jesus' disciples went down to the lake.
Complete Jewish Bible
When evening came, his talmidim went down to the lake,
When evening came, his talmidim went down to the lake,
Darby Translation
But when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea,
But when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea,
Easy-to-Read Version
That evening Jesus' followers went down to the lake.
That evening Jesus' followers went down to the lake.
Geneva Bible (1587)
When euen was nowe come, his disciples went downe vnto the sea,
When euen was nowe come, his disciples went downe vnto the sea,
George Lamsa Translation
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
Good News Translation
When evening came, Jesus' disciples went down to the lake,
When evening came, Jesus' disciples went down to the lake,
Lexham English Bible
Now when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea.
Now when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea.
Literal Translation
And when it became evening, His disciples went down on the sea.
And when it became evening, His disciples went down on the sea.
American Standard Version
And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;
And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;
Bible in Basic English
When evening came the disciples went down to the sea;
When evening came the disciples went down to the sea;
Hebrew Names Version
When evening came, his talmidim went down to the sea,
When evening came, his talmidim went down to the sea,
International Standard Version
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:47;">[xr]
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:47;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
AND when it was eventide, his disciples went down to the sea.
AND when it was eventide, his disciples went down to the sea.
Murdock Translation
And when it was evening, his disciples went down to the sea,
And when it was evening, his disciples went down to the sea,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when euen was nowe come, his disciples went downe vnto the sea.
And when euen was nowe come, his disciples went downe vnto the sea.
English Revised Version
And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;
And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;
World English Bible
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
In the evening, his disciples went down to the sea, And entering into the vessel, they went over the sea toward Capernaum:
In the evening, his disciples went down to the sea, And entering into the vessel, they went over the sea toward Capernaum:
Weymouth's New Testament
When evening came on, His disciples went down to the Lake.
When evening came on, His disciples went down to the Lake.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne euentid was comun, his disciplis wenten doun to the see.
And whanne euentid was comun, his disciplis wenten doun to the see.
Update Bible Version
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea;
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea;
Webster's Bible Translation
And when evening had [now] come, his disciples went down to the sea,
And when evening had [now] come, his disciples went down to the sea,
New King James Version
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,
New Living Translation
That evening Jesus' disciples went down to the shore to wait for him.
That evening Jesus' disciples went down to the shore to wait for him.
New Life Bible
When evening had come, His followers went down to the lake.
When evening had come, His followers went down to the lake.
New Revised Standard
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;
But, when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea.
And when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea.
Revised Standard Version
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And when eve was come his disciples wet vnto the see
And when eve was come his disciples wet vnto the see
Young's Literal Translation
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
At euen wente his disciples downe to ye see,
At euen wente his disciples downe to ye see,
Mace New Testament (1729)
When even was come, his disciples went to the sea, and going on board a ship,
When even was come, his disciples went to the sea, and going on board a ship,
THE MESSAGE
In the evening his disciples went down to the sea, got in the boat, and headed back across the water to Capernaum. It had grown quite dark and Jesus had not yet returned. A huge wind blew up, churning the sea. They were maybe three or four miles out when they saw Jesus walking on the sea, quite near the boat. They were scared senseless, but he reassured them, "It's me. It's all right. Don't be afraid." So they took him on board. In no time they reached land—the exact spot they were headed to.
In the evening his disciples went down to the sea, got in the boat, and headed back across the water to Capernaum. It had grown quite dark and Jesus had not yet returned. A huge wind blew up, churning the sea. They were maybe three or four miles out when they saw Jesus walking on the sea, quite near the boat. They were scared senseless, but he reassured them, "It's me. It's all right. Don't be afraid." So they took him on board. In no time they reached land—the exact spot they were headed to.
Simplified Cowboy Version
That evening, Jesus's cowboy rode down to the water's edge to wait for their boss.
That evening, Jesus's cowboy rode down to the water's edge to wait for their boss.
Contextual Overview
15 Then Jesus, because he knew they were going to come and seize him by force to make him king, withdrew again up the mountainside alone. 16 Now when evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17 got into a boat, and started to cross the lake to Capernaum. (It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.) 18 By now a strong wind was blowing and the sea was getting rough. 19 Then, when they had rowed about three or four miles, they caught sight of Jesus walking on the lake, approaching the boat, and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, "It is I. Do not be afraid." 21 Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat came to the land where they had been heading.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Mark 6:47 - General John 6:22 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 7:16
Those that entered were male and female, just as God commanded him. Then the Lord shut him in.
Those that entered were male and female, just as God commanded him. Then the Lord shut him in.
Genesis 8:6
At the end of forty days, Noah opened the window he had made in the ark
At the end of forty days, Noah opened the window he had made in the ark
2 Samuel 6:16
As the ark of the Lord entered the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal looked out the window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord , she despised him.
As the ark of the Lord entered the City of David, Saul's daughter Michal looked out the window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord , she despised him.
2 Kings 9:30
Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window.
Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window.
Ezekiel 41:16
as well as the thresholds, narrow windows and galleries all around on three sides facing the threshold were paneled with wood all around, from the ground up to the windows (now the windows were covered),
as well as the thresholds, narrow windows and galleries all around on three sides facing the threshold were paneled with wood all around, from the ground up to the windows (now the windows were covered),
Ezekiel 42:3
Opposite the 35 feet that belonged to the inner court, and opposite the pavement which belonged to the outer court, gallery faced gallery in the three stories.
Opposite the 35 feet that belonged to the inner court, and opposite the pavement which belonged to the outer court, gallery faced gallery in the three stories.
Luke 13:25
Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will stand outside and start to knock on the door and beg him, ‘Lord, let us in!' But he will answer you, ‘I don't know where you come from.'
Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will stand outside and start to knock on the door and beg him, ‘Lord, let us in!' But he will answer you, ‘I don't know where you come from.'
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when even was [now] come,.... The last of the evenings, when night was coming on; for the first of the evenings took place before they sat down to eat, when the above miracle was wrought; see Matthew 14:15.
His disciples went down unto the sea; of Galilee, or Tiberias, to the sea side; and this was by the order, and even constraint of Christ, who would have them go before him, that he might be clear of the multitude, and have an opportunity for solitary prayer,
Matthew 14:15- : Matthew 14:15- :.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this miracle of walking on the sea explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-33. Compare Mark 6:45-52.
John 6:21
Immediately - Quickly. Before a long time. How far they were from the land we know not, but there is no evidence that there was a miracle in the case. The word translated “immediately” does not of necessity imply that there was no interval of time, but that there was not a long interval. Thus, in Matthew 13:5, in the parable of the sower, “and immediately (the same word in Greek) they sprung up,” etc., Mark 4:17; Matthew 24:29; 3 John 1:14.
