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John 6:18
The wind was blowing very hard. The waves on the lake were becoming bigger.
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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.
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
15 Jesus knew that the people planned to come get him and make him their king. So he left and went into the hills alone. 16 That evening Jesus' followers went down to the lake. 17 It was dark now, and Jesus had not yet come back to them. They got into a boat and started going across the lake to Capernaum. 18 The wind was blowing very hard. The waves on the lake were becoming bigger. 19 They rowed the boat about three or four miles. Then they saw Jesus. He was walking on the water, coming to the boat. They were afraid. 20 But he said to them, "Don't be afraid. It's me." 21 When he said this, they were glad to take him into the boat. And then the boat reached the shore at the place they wanted to go.
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 history of Noah's family. He was a good man all his life, and he always followed God.
This is the history of Noah's family. He was a good man all his life, and he always followed God.
Genesis 6:16
Make a window for the boat about 1 cubit below the roof. Put a door in the side of the boat. Make three floors in the boat: a top deck, a middle deck, and a lower deck.
Make a window for the boat about 1 cubit below the roof. Put a door in the side of the boat. Make three floors in the boat: a top deck, a middle deck, and a lower deck.
Genesis 7:1
Then the Lord said to Noah, "I have seen that you are a good man, even among the evil people of this time. So gather your family, and all of you go into the boat.
Then the Lord said to Noah, "I have seen that you are a good man, even among the evil people of this time. So gather your family, and all of you go into the boat.
Genesis 7:7
He and his family went into the boat to be saved from the flood. His wife and his sons and their wives were on the boat with him.
He and his family went into the boat to be saved from the flood. His wife and his sons and their wives were on the boat with him.
Genesis 17:4
"This is my part of our agreement: I will make you the father of many nations.
"This is my part of our agreement: I will make you the father of many nations.
Genesis 17:7
And I will prepare an agreement between me and you. This agreement will also be for all your descendants. It will continue forever. I will be your God and the God of all your descendants.
And I will prepare an agreement between me and you. This agreement will also be for all your descendants. It will continue forever. I will be your God and the God of all your descendants.
Genesis 17:21
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son who Sarah will have. He will be born at this same time next year."
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son who Sarah will have. He will be born at this same time next year."
Isaiah 26:20
My people, go into your rooms and lock your doors. Hide in there for a short time until God's anger is finished.
My people, go into your rooms and lock your doors. Hide in there for a short time until God's anger is finished.
Hebrews 11:7
Noah was warned by God about things that he could not yet see. But he had faith and respect for God, so he built a large boat to save his family. With his faith, Noah showed that the world was wrong. And he became one of those who are made right with God through faith.
Noah was warned by God about things that he could not yet see. But he had faith and respect for God, so he built a large boat to save his family. With his faith, Noah showed that the world was wrong. And he became one of those who are made right with God through faith.
1 Peter 3:20
Those were the spirits who refused to obey God long ago in the time of Noah. God was waiting patiently for people while Noah was building the big boat. And only a few—eight in all—were saved in the boat through the floodwater.
Those were the spirits who refused to obey God long ago in the time of Noah. God was waiting patiently for people while Noah was building the big boat. And only a few—eight in all—were saved in the boat through the floodwater.
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.
