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John 6:18

John 6:18
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the sea arose,.... Swelled, and was tumultuous and raging; the waves mounted up, and tossed the ship to and fro:

by reason of a great wind that blew; which agitated the waters of the sea, and…

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 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.

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