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John 6:24

John 6:24
When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when they had found him on the other side of the sea,.... At Capernaum, and in the synagogue there; see Joh 6:59.

They said unto him, Rabbi; or "master", a name now much in use with the Jewish…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Took shipping - Went into the boats. Came to Capernaum - This was the ordinary place of the residence of Jesus, and they therefore expected to find him there.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

They also took shipping - That is, as many of them as could get accommodated with boats took them and thus got to Capernaum; but many others doubtless went thither on foot, as it is not at all likely…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 6:22-27

In these verses we have,

I. The careful enquiry which the people made after Christ, Joh 6:23, Joh 6:24. They saw the disciples go to sea; they saw Christ retire to the mountain, probably with an…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

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 delayed the Apostles: -also"…