John 6:18 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.”

John 6:18

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And when even was {now} come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

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.

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

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John 6:1

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

John 6:2

"And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased."

John 6:3

"And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples."

John 6:4

"And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh."

John 6:5

"When Jesus then lifted up {his} eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?"

John 6:6

"And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do."

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