John 6:17

Jesus Walks on Water · John 6:16–21
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Translations

Modern
…got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.
Traditional
And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
Literal
…and having entered into a boat, they were going to the other side of the sea, to Capernaum. And darkness already had come, and Jesus had not yet come to them.
Latin
Et cum ascendissent navim, venerunt trans mare in Capharnaum: et tenebræ jam factæ erant et non venerat ad eos Jesus.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.

Notes

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

Events

Parallels

Matthew 14:22–33 Mark 6:45–52

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Capernaum: Town in Galilee; center of Jesus' ministry

Glossary

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

Topics

Capernaum: Miracles of Jesus Performed At Darkness: Caused by the Setting of the Sun Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Walking on the Lake Jesus, the Christ: Walks on the Lake (Lake Galilee) Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Walks Upon Lake Galilee