John 6:24

Jesus the Bread of Life · John 6:22–58
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Translations

Modern
So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him.
Traditional
When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
Literal
Therefore when the crowd saw that Jesus is not there, nor His disciples, they themselves entered into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
Latin
Cum ergo vidisset turba quia Jesus non esset ibi, neque discipuli ejus, ascenderunt in naviculas, et venerunt Capharnaum quærentes Jesum.

Original

Greek
English
So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him.

Notes

The crowd sailed north to Capernaum to search for Jesus because he had made Capernaum his home in Galilee (Mark 2:1).

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

Events

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 Sailors Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Capernaum: Miracles of Jesus Performed At Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Synagogue in Capernaum