They entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 6:17 in context
John 6:14–20
14
When therefore the people saw the sign which Jesus did, they said, “This is truly the prophet who comes into the world.”
15
Jesus therefore, perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
16
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea.
17
Selected verse
They entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.
18
The sea was tossed by a great wind blowing.
19
When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat; and they were afraid.
20
But he said to them, “It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
Continue with John 6
Read the complete chapter in World English Bible Updated.
Open John 6