Berean Standard Bible
John 6:19
19When they had rowed about three or four miles,1 they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.
John 6:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
- New International Version (NIV)When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened.
- English Standard Version (ESV)When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid.
Context of John 6:19
17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. 18A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. 20But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
Read all of John 6John 6:19 word by word
ἐληλακότες οὖν ὡς σταδίους εἴκοσι πέντε ἢ τριάκοντα, θεωροῦσιν τὸν Ἰησοῦν περιπατοῦντα ἐπὶ τῆς θαλάσσης καὶ ἐγγὺς τοῦ πλοίου γινόμενον, καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν.Read the interlinear
- ·οὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
- they had rowedἐλαύνωelaunō · to driveG1643
- aboutὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
- three or four milesεἴκοσιeikosi · twentyG1501
- three or four milesπέντεpente · fiveG4002
- three or four milesἤē · orG2228
- three or four milesτριάκονταtriakonta · thirtyG5144
- three or four milesστάδιοςstadion · stadiumG4712
- they sawθεωρέωtheōreō · to see/experienceG2334
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- approachingγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- approachingἐγγύςeggus · nearG1451
- boatπλοῖονploion · boatG4143
- ·καίkai · andG2532
- walkingπεριπατέωperipateō · to walkG4043
- onἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
- seaθάλασσαthalassa · seaG2281
- they were terrifiedφοβέωphobeō · to fearG5399
Cross-references for John 6:19
- Ezekiel 27:26Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea.
- Jonah 1:13Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was raging against them more and more.
- Mark 6:47When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.
- John 11:18Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles away,
- Luke 24:13That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
- Revelation 14:20And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia.
- Revelation 21:16The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height.
- John 14:18I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
- Job 9:8He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.
- Psalms 29:10The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.
- Psalms 93:4Above the roar of many waters— the mighty breakers of the sea— the LORD on high is majestic.
- Matthew 14:25During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.
- Mark 6:49but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost—
- Luke 24:36While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
Commentaries on John 6:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Had rowed - Their vessel was a small one only, something of the boat kind: as to sails, if they had any, they could not now venture to carry them, because of the storm. Five and twenty or thirty furlongs - Between three and four miles. The sea of Tiberias, on which they now were, was, according to Josephus, War, book iii. chap. 25, forty furlongs, or five miles in breadth; and one hundred and forty furlongs, or eighteen miles, in length. Pliny, lib. v…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16-21Verses 16-21 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…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-21Verses 15-21 Here were Christ's disciples in the way of duty, and Christ was praying for them; yet they were in distress. There may be perils and afflictions of this present time, where there is an interest in Christ. Clouds and darkness often surround the children of the light and of the day. They see Jesus walking on the sea. Even the approaches of comfort and deliverance often are so mistaken, as to become the occasions of fear. Nothing is more…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19The disciples were afraid of the storm. Then they saw Jesus walking on the water toward them. At that moment, their fear of the storm was replaced by fear and awe of him. Jesus came to help them. By walking on the water, he showed his authority over nature. This act recalled Moses, who led Israel safely through the water (Exodus 14; see Psalm 77:19–20).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 18-1918-19. sea arose, &c.--and they were "now in the midst of it" (Mt 14:24). Mark adds the graphic and touching particular, "He saw them toiling in rowing" (Mr 6:48), putting forth all their strength to buffet the waves and bear on against a head wind, but to little effect. He saw this from His mountain-top, and through the darkness of the night, for His heart was all with them; yet would He not go to their relief till His own time came.Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. John 6:19 Greek about twenty-five or thirty stadia; that is, approximately 2.87 to 3.45 miles (4.62 to 5.55 kilometers) ↩
Commentaries on John 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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