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/>and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and a great crowd was following Him because they were seeing the signs which He was doing upon those being sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A large crowd was following Him, because they were watching the signs which He was performing on those who were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And a great multitude was following Him, because they were seeing the signs which He was performing on those who were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now a large crowd was following Him, because they were seeing the signs which He was doing on those who were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A large crowd was following Him because they had seen the signs (attesting miracles) which He <i>continually</i> performed on those who were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A huge crowd was following him because they saw the signs that he was performing by healing the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And a huge crowd was following Him because they saw the signs that He was performing by healing the sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A large crowd had seen him work miracles to heal the sick, and those people went with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed him, because they beheld the signs which he did on them that were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A large crowd followed him because they saw the miracles that he performed for the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A large crowd followed him, because they had seen his miracles of healing the sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A large crowd kept following him because they had seen the signs that he was performing by healing the sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him because they saw His signs He was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A large crowd was following him because they were observing the miraculous signs he was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he performed on them that were diseased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />A vast multitude followed Him, because they witnessed the miracles on the sick which He was constantly performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A great multitude followed him, because they saw his signs which he did on those who were sick. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and there was following Him a great multitude, because they were seeing His signs that He was doing on the ailing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and a great crowd was following Him because they were seeing the signs which He was doing upon those being sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and there was following him a great multitude, because they were seeing his signs that he was doing on the ailing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a great crowd followed him, for they saw his signs which he did upon the sick.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed him, because they saw the miracles which he did on them that were diseased. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And a great multitude was following him, for they saw the signs that he was accomplishing toward those who were infirm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And a great many people followed him, because they saw the miracles which he performed on sick people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And great crowds were going after him, because they saw the miracles he did for the sick.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed him, because they had seen the signs which he did in the case of the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed Him, because they saw the miracles He was doing in behalf of the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And a vast multitude followed him, because they saw the miracles which he performed on those who were diseased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />where a great multitude followed him, invited by the miraculous cures which they saw him perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />A vast multitude followed Him, because they witnessed the miracles on the sick which He was constantly performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And a great multitude was following Him, because they were beholding the signs which He was doing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And a great multitude followed Him, because they saw his miracles which He performed on them that were diseased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/6-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1727" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polys (Adj-NMS) -- Much, many; often. ">A large</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthei (V-IIA-3S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: etheōroun (V-IIA-3P) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">they saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiei (V-IIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">He was performing</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/770.htm" title="770: asthenountōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.">sick.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a></span><br />When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a></span><br />When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a></span><br />But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-23.htm">John 2:23</a></span><br />While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a></span><br />Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-18.htm">John 12:18</a></span><br />That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24-25</a></span><br />News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. / Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-8</a></span><br />So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Luke 5:15</a></span><br />But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a></span><br />Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12-16</a></span><br />The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. / Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them. / Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-25.htm">Exodus 15:25-26</a></span><br />And Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a log. And when he cast it into the waters, they were sweetened. There the LORD made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He tested them, / saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-25.htm">Exodus 23:25</a></span><br />So you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take away sickness from among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-15.htm">Deuteronomy 7:15</a></span><br />And the LORD will remove from you all sickness. He will not lay upon you any of the terrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but He will inflict them on all who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a></span><br />So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24,25</a></b></br> And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Matthew 8:1</a></b></br> When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a></b></br> But when Jesus knew <i>it</i>, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/5-3.htm">Ailing</a> <a href="/john/1-42.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/john/3-23.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/john/5-13.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Diseased</a> <a href="/john/1-40.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/john/1-43.htm">Following</a> <a href="/john/5-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/5-7.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/luke/22-12.htm">Large</a> <a href="/john/4-48.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/john/4-54.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/john/5-13.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/4-54.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/john/5-7.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/john/4-48.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/luke/23-27.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Witnessed</a> <a href="/john/3-21.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/11-1.htm">Ailing</a> <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-3.htm">Diseased</a> <a href="/john/6-66.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/john/6-22.htm">Following</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/john/7-31.htm">Large</a> <a href="/john/6-26.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/john/6-14.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/john/6-5.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/6-14.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/john/11-47.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/john/6-26.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/john/21-25.htm">Vast</a> <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Witnessed</a> <a href="/acts/4-22.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">John 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-1.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-15.htm">Thereupon the people would have made him king;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-16.htm">but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-26.htm">reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-32.htm">declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">66. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-66.htm">Many disciples depart from him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">68. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">Peter confesses him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">70. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/6-70.htm">Judas is a devil.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Greek, the word for "crowd" is "ὄχλος" (ochlos), which often refers to a multitude or a throng of people. This suggests not just a casual gathering but a substantial assembly, highlighting Jesus' growing influence and the widespread interest in His ministry. Historically, large crowds following a teacher or healer were not uncommon in the ancient Near East, but the size and dedication of those following Jesus were remarkable, indicating His unique authority and the hope He inspired among the people.<p><b>followed Him</b><br />The verb "followed" in Greek is "ἀκολουθέω" (akoloutheō), which means to accompany or to go after someone. This implies more than just physical movement; it suggests a level of commitment or discipleship. The crowd's following of Jesus was driven by a desire to be near Him, to witness His works, and perhaps to understand His teachings. In a spiritual sense, this reflects the call to discipleship that Jesus extends to all believers, inviting them to follow Him in faith and obedience.<p><b>because they saw</b><br />The phrase "because they saw" indicates the reason for the crowd's following. The Greek word "εἶδον" (eidon) means to see or perceive, suggesting that their following was based on direct observation. This highlights the importance of witnessing in the Christian faith—seeing the works of God can lead to belief and action. It also underscores the role of evidence in faith; the crowd's faith was initially sparked by what they could see and experience firsthand.<p><b>the signs</b><br />"Signs" in Greek is "σημεῖα" (sēmeia), which refers to miraculous events that signify something greater. In the Gospel of John, signs are not just miracles but are symbolic acts that reveal Jesus' divine nature and mission. These signs were meant to point beyond themselves to the reality of who Jesus is—the Messiah and the Son of God. Theologically, signs serve as a testament to God's power and presence, inviting people to deeper faith and understanding.<p><b>He was performing</b><br />The phrase "He was performing" uses the Greek word "ποιέω" (poieō), meaning to do or to make. This verb is in the imperfect tense, indicating continuous or repeated action. Jesus' performing of signs was an ongoing demonstration of His divine authority and compassion. It reflects His active engagement in the world, bringing healing and restoration. This continuous action emphasizes the relentless nature of Jesus' ministry and His commitment to fulfilling His Father's will.<p><b>on the sick</b><br />The term "the sick" in Greek is "ἀσθενέω" (astheneō), which means to be weak or ill. Jesus' ministry to the sick demonstrates His compassion and His power over physical ailments, symbolizing the broader spiritual healing He offers. In the historical context, sickness was often associated with sin or spiritual deficiency, and Jesus' healing acts challenged these assumptions, revealing God's grace and mercy. This phrase underscores the holistic nature of Jesus' mission—to heal both body and soul, offering salvation to all who come to Him in faith.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">A great multitude . . .</span>--This is explained by the facts (1) that the Baptist had been put to death, and that those who had followed him would now follow Christ; (2) that the Twelve had now returned from their ministry in the towns and villages of Galilee; (3) that the Passover was at hand, and that numbers would be flocking from Northern Palestine to Jerusalem.<p><span class= "bld">Followed</span> <span class= "bld">. . . saw . . .</span> <span class= "bld">did.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">were following</span> . . . <span class= "ital">were beholding . . . was doing.</span> The verbs express a continuance of the actions. It does not mean simply that they saw these miracles on the west of the lake, and followed Him across it; but that He kept on healing the sick, and that the crowds kept on following Him. The usual caravan-road for the northern pilgrims was on the east side of the lake, and the throng would increase as He went.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">There was following him a vast crowd, because they were spectators of</span> <span class="cmt_word">the</span> <span class="cmt_word">signs he was working on those that were sick.</span> The imperfect tenses here reveal a period of time that had elapsed; a group and series of healings which had touched the heart of the people. Their "following" had not been by ship, but round the head of the lake, and across the ford of the Jordan, which is still situated about two miles from the point where the river flows into the Sea of Galilee. The multitudes would easily learn the direction of the well known boat with its solitary sail, and would be, some of them, ready at the landing place, to greet the Lord on his arrival. Many hours might elapse before the crowd had reached such vast proportions as we subsequently find. It may easily have been swollen by curious and inquisitive pilgrims, or by the inhabitants of the neighbouring villages, intent on a sight of the Prophet who had preached the sermon, who had spoken in wondrous parables, who had given such striking proof that "God was with him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/6-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">A large</span><br /><span class="grk">πολύς</span> <span class="translit">(polys)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">crowd</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλος</span> <span class="translit">(ochlos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">followed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠκολούθει</span> <span class="translit">(ēkolouthei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they saw</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐθεώρουν</span> <span class="translit">(etheōroun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰ</span> <span class="translit">(ta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">signs</span><br /><span class="grk">σημεῖα</span> <span class="translit">(sēmeia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He had performed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐποίει</span> <span class="translit">(epoiei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sick.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀσθενούντων</span> <span class="translit">(asthenountōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_770.htm">Strong's 770: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. 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