Bible Commentary

And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? 25. on the other side of the sea ] This now means the western shore; in Joh 6:22 it meant the eastern. From Joh 6:59 we have the locality fixed very distinctly as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:25”

When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. 24. they also took shipping ] More literally, they themselves entered into the boats, i.e. the boats that had come from Tiberias, driven in very possibly by the gale which had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:24”

(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks: ) 23. Howbeit there came ] This awkward parenthesis explains how there came to be boats to transport the people to the western shore after they had given over seeking for Christ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:23”

The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but [that] his disciples were gone away alone; 22. the people ] An … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:22”

Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. 21. they willingly received him ] Rather, they were willing to receive Him. The mistranslation seems to have arisen from a wish to make this account agree with that of S. Matthew and S. Mark, who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:21”

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. 20. It is I ] Literally, I am (comp. Joh 18:5). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 20. It is I; be not afraidMatthew(Mt 14:27) and Mark (Mr6:50) give before these exhilarating words, that to themwell-known one, “Be of good cheer!” Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:20”

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. 19. five and twenty or thirty furlongs ] This pretty closely corresponds with ‘in the midst of the sea’ (Mat 14:24). The lake is nearly seven … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:19”

And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. 18. the sea arose ] Literally, was becoming thoroughly agitated, so that their Master’s following them in another boat seemed impossible. For the vivid description comp. Jon 1:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 18, 19. sea arose, c.and theywere “now … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:18”

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. 17. toward Capernaum ] S. Mark says ‘unto Bethsaida’ which was close to Capernaum. See notes and map at Mat 4:13 and Luk 5:1. For ‘went over the sea’ we should … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:17”

And when even was [now] come, his disciples went down unto the sea, 16 21. The Sign on the Lake; Walking on the Water 16. when even was now come ] S. Matthew (Mat 14:15; Mat 14:23) makes two evenings; this was in accordance with Jewish custom. It is the second evening that is here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 6:16”