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Christian Standard Bible ®
John 6:18
A high wind arose, and the sea began to churn.
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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 King James Version
Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing.
Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing.
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
15Therefore, when Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. 16When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. Darkness had already set in, but Jesus had not yet come to them. 18A high wind arose, and the sea began to churn. 19After they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea. He was coming near the boat, and they were afraid. 20But he said to them, “It is I. 21Then they were willing to take him on board, and at once the boat was at the shore where they were heading.
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
These are the family records of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among his contemporaries; Noah walked with God.
These are the family records of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among his contemporaries; Noah walked with God.
Genesis 6:16
You are to make a roof, finishing the sides of the ark to within eighteen inches of the roof. You are to put a door in the side of the ark. Make it with lower, middle, and upper decks.
You are to make a roof, finishing the sides of the ark to within eighteen inches of the roof. You are to put a door in the side of the ark. Make it with lower, middle, and upper decks.
Genesis 7:1
Then the Lord said to Noah, “Enter the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you alone are righteous before me in this generation.
Then the Lord said to Noah, “Enter the ark, you and all your household, for I have seen that you alone are righteous before me in this generation.
Genesis 7:7
So Noah, his sons, his wife, and his sons’ wives entered the ark because of the floodwaters.
So Noah, his sons, his wife, and his sons’ wives entered the ark because of the floodwaters.
Genesis 7:13
On that same day Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, entered the ark, along with Noah’s wife and his three sons’ wives.
On that same day Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, entered the ark, along with Noah’s wife and his three sons’ wives.
Genesis 17:4
“As for me, here is my covenant with you: You will become the father of many nations.
“As for me, here is my covenant with you: You will become the father of many nations.
Genesis 17:7
I will confirm my covenant that is between me and you and your future offspring throughout their generations. It is a permanent covenant to be your God and the God of your offspring after you.
I will confirm my covenant that is between me and you and your future offspring throughout their generations. It is a permanent covenant to be your God and the God of your offspring after you.
Genesis 17:21
But I will confirm my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”
But I will confirm my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”
Isaiah 26:20
Go, my people, enter your roomsand close your doors behind you.Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed.
Go, my people, enter your roomsand close your doors behind you.Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed.
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by 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.
