John 6:1

Translations

Modern

After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).

Traditional

After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.

Literal

After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (of Tiberias),

Latin

Post hæc abiit Jesus trans mare Galilææ, quod est Tiberiadis:

Interlinear

Greek

English

After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee ( that is, the Sea of Tiberias ).

Notes

John 6:1–15

Jesus feeding the 5,000 recalls the Old Testament story of manna (bread from heaven) when Israel was in the wilderness (Exodus 16). In that story, God provided bread each day for his people.

In the time of Jesus, some Jewish teachers believed that the Messiah would again give bread from heaven (Exodus 16:4). They expected a new act of divine provision.

When Jesus fed the crowd, he met this expectation. However, he was not only giving physical bread. He was pointing to himself as the true bread from heaven, who gives life to the world.

John 6:1–71

Each story in this chapter uses the setting of the Feast of the Passover (6:4) to communicate a deeper meaning.

Theme notes and profiles

Bread from Heaven Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Feeding of Five Thousandc. AD 29

Related verses

Mark 6:31–44
And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
John 6:23
However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
Luke 5:1
On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God,
Matthew 4:18
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
Numbers 34:11
…then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth.
John 21:1
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
Matthew 14:13–21
When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
Luke 9:10–17
Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida.
Joshua 12:3
…as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah.
Matthew 15:29
Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down.

Parallels

Matthew 14:13–21 Mark 6:30–44 Luke 9:10–17

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Chinnereth: Freshwater lake in northern Israel; location of Jesus' ministry

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bread Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Lord’s Supper, the Miracle Palestine Sea of Galilee Sea of Tiberias Sea of Tiberias Spirit of Jesus Christ Tiberias

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: The Twelve Apostles Return The Sea: Seas Mentioned in Scripture: Sea of Galilee Tiberias: The Sea of, a Name Given to Lake Galilee

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