John 6:18

John 6:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough.

Context of John 6:18

16When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. 19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. 20But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”

John 6:18 word by word

ἥ τε θάλασσα ἀνέμου μεγάλου πνέοντος διεγείρετο.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andτεte · and/bothG5037
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the seaθάλασσαthalassa · seaG2281
• aroseδιεγείρωdiegeirō · to arouseG1326
• of a greatμέγαςmegas · greatG3173
• windἄνεμοςanemos · windG417
• that blewπνέωpneō · to blowG4154

Cross-references for John 6:18

• Psalms 107:25For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves.
• Psalms 135:7He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.
• Matthew 14:24and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

Commentaries on John 6:18

• 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. 18Strong east-west winds often blow down from the eastern cliffs of the Sea of Galilee. These winds usually come late in the day. When the wind rushes down toward the water, it can quickly stir up high waves. As a result, the lake can become very rough and dangerous. Sudden and violent storms were common in that area.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

Topics related to John 6:18

• Capernaum
• Jesus, the Christ
• Miracles

In the dictionaries

• the sea, the Great Sea, the western sea
• Accursed
• Capernaum
• Meat
• Murmur
• Andrew
• Jesus Christ
• Johannine Theology
• John, Gospel of
• Lord's Supper; (eucharist)

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