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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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New King James Version
John 6:18
Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing.
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Christian Standard Bible®
A high wind arose, and the sea began to churn.
A high wind arose, and the sea began to churn.
King James Version (1611)
And the sea arose, by reason of a great winde that blew.
And the sea arose, by reason of a great winde that blew.
King James Version
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
English Standard Version
The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
New American Standard Bible
In addition, the sea began getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
In addition, the sea began getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
New Century Version
By now a strong wind was blowing, and the waves on the lake were getting bigger.
By now a strong wind was blowing, and the waves on the lake were getting bigger.
Amplified Bible
The sea was getting rough and rising high because a strong wind was blowing.
The sea was getting rough and rising high because a strong wind was blowing.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
The sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
Legacy Standard Bible
And the sea *was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
And the sea *was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
Berean Standard Bible
A strong wind was blowing and the sea grew agitated.
A strong wind was blowing and the sea grew agitated.
Contemporary English Version
and a strong wind was making the water rough.
and a strong wind was making the water rough.
Complete Jewish Bible
and the sea was getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
and the sea was getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
Darby Translation
and the sea was agitated by a strong wind blowing.
and the sea was agitated by a strong wind blowing.
Easy-to-Read Version
The wind was blowing very hard. The waves on the lake were becoming bigger.
The wind was blowing very hard. The waves on the lake were becoming bigger.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the Sea arose with a great winde that blewe.
And the Sea arose with a great winde that blewe.
George Lamsa Translation
And the sea became rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
And the sea became rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
Good News Translation
By then a strong wind was blowing and stirring up the water.
By then a strong wind was blowing and stirring up the water.
Lexham English Bible
And the sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
And the sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.
Literal Translation
And the sea was aroused by a great wind blowing.
And the sea was aroused by a great wind blowing.
American Standard Version
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
Bible in Basic English
The sea was getting rough because of a strong wind which was blowing.
The sea was getting rough because of a strong wind which was blowing.
Hebrew Names Version
The sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
The sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
International Standard Version
A strong wind was blowing, and the sea was getting rough.
A strong wind was blowing, and the sea was getting rough.
Etheridge Translation
But the sea had risen against them, because a great wind blew.
But the sea had risen against them, because a great wind blew.
Murdock Translation
And the sea was boisterous against them, for a violent wind was blowing.
And the sea was boisterous against them, for a violent wind was blowing.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the sea arose, with a great wynde that blewe.
And the sea arose, with a great wynde that blewe.
English Revised Version
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
World English Bible
The sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
The sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And the sea ran high, a great wind blowing.
And the sea ran high, a great wind blowing.
Weymouth's New Testament
The Lake also was getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
The Lake also was getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And for a greet wynde blew, the see roos vp.
And for a greet wynde blew, the see roos vp.
Update Bible Version
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
New English Translation
By now a strong wind was blowing and the sea was getting rough.
By now a strong wind was blowing and the sea was getting rough.
New Living Translation
Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough.
Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough.
New Life Bible
A strong wind was making high waves on the lake.
A strong wind was making high waves on the lake.
New Revised Standard
The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
moreover the sea, by reason of a great wind that blew, was rising high.
moreover the sea, by reason of a great wind that blew, was rising high.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sea arose, by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea arose, by reason of a great wind that blew.
Revised Standard Version
The sea rose because a strong wind was blowing.
The sea rose because a strong wind was blowing.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And ye see arose with a greate winde yt blew.
And ye see arose with a greate winde yt blew.
Young's Literal Translation
the sea also -- a great wind blowing -- was being raised,
the sea also -- a great wind blowing -- was being raised,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And ye see arose thorow a greate wynde.
And ye see arose thorow a greate wynde.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but the sea ran high, by reason of the wind that blew hard.
but the sea ran high, by reason of the wind that blew hard.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Soon a storm swept in, and the water started pitching like a rank bronc.
Soon a storm swept in, and the water started pitching like a rank bronc.
Contextual Overview
15 Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52">[xr] Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. 16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. 18 Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. 19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, [fn] they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. 20 But He said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." 21 Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Psalms 107:25, Psalms 135:7, Matthew 14:24
Reciprocal: Matthew 8:24 - but Mark 6:45 - straightway
Cross-References
Genesis 6:9
This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.
This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.
Genesis 6:16
You shall make a window for the ark, and you shall finish it to a cubit from above; and set the door of the ark in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.
You shall make a window for the ark, and you shall finish it to a cubit from above; and set the door of the ark in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.
Genesis 7:1
Luke 17:26,27">[xr] Then the LORD said to Noah, "Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.
Luke 17:26,27">[xr] Then the LORD said to Noah, "Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.
Genesis 7:7
So Noah, with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives, went into the ark because of the waters of the flood.
So Noah, with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives, went into the ark because of the waters of the flood.
Genesis 7:13
On the very same day Noah and Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and Noah's wife and the three wives of his sons with them, entered the ark--
On the very same day Noah and Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and Noah's wife and the three wives of his sons with them, entered the ark--
Genesis 17:4
"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.
"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.
Genesis 17:7
And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.
And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.
Genesis 17:21
But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this set time next year."
But My covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this set time next year."
Isaiah 26:20
Come, my people, enter your chambers, And shut your doors behind you; Hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, Until the indignation is past.
Come, my people, enter your chambers, And shut your doors behind you; Hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, Until the indignation is past.
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the sea arose,.... Swelled, and was tumultuous and raging; the waves mounted up, and tossed the ship to and fro:
by reason of a great wind that blew; which agitated the waters of the sea, and lifted up the waves; which storm seems to have arose after they had set sail, and were got into the midst of the sea.
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.
