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John 6:16

John 6:16
And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when even was now come,.... The last of the evenings, when night was coming on; for the first of the evenings took place before they sat down to eat, when the above miracle was wrought; see Mat…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

John 6:16-21

See this miracle of walking on the sea explained in the notes at Mat 14:22-33. Compare Mar 6:45-52. Joh 6:21 Immediately - Quickly. Before a long time. How far they were from the land we know not, but…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:15-21

Here is, I. Christ's retirement from the multitude.

1. Observe what induced him to retire; because he perceived that those who acknowledged him to be that prophet that should come into the world would…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

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…