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crowd saw that Jesus is not there, nor His disciples, they themselves entered into the boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/kjv/john/6.htm">King James Bible</a> When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/john/6.htm">New King James Version</a> when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they also got into boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/john/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the small boats and came to Capernaum, looking for Jesus. <a href="/nasb/john/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the small boats, and came to Capernaum seeking Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/john/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the small boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/lsb/john/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the small boats, and came to Capernaum seeking Jesus. <a href="/amp/john/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they boarded the small boats themselves and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus. <a href="/csb/john/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/john/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. <a href="/asv/john/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> when the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/cev/john/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They saw that Jesus and his disciples had left. Then they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Jesus. <a href="/erv/john/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> when the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/gwt/john/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the people saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into these boats and went to the city of Capernaum to look for Jesus. <a href="/gnt/john/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they got into those boats and went to Capernaum, looking for him. <a href="/isv/john/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into these boats and went to Capernaum to look for Jesus. <a href="/msb/john/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. <a href="/net/john/6.htm">NET Bible</a> So when the crowd realized that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus. <a href="/nheb/john/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the crowd therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/wbt/john/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When however the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they themselves also took boats and came to Capernaum to look for Jesus. <a href="/web/john/6.htm">World English Bible</a> When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus wasn’t there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> when therefore the multitude saw that Jesus is not there, nor His disciples, they also entered into the boats themselves, and came to Capernaum seeking Jesus; <a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> therefore when the crowd saw that Jesus is not there, nor His disciples, they themselves entered into the boats and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/ylt/john/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> when therefore the multitude saw that Jesus is not there, nor his disciples, they also themselves did enter into the boats, and came to Capernaum seeking Jesus; <a href="/slt/john/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> When the crowd therefore saw that Jesus is not there, nor his disciples, they also entered into ships, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> When therefore the multitude saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they took shipping, and came to Capharnaum, seeking for Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/john/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, when the crowd had seen that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they climbed into the small boats, and they went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/nabre/john/6.htm">New American Bible</a> When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into boats and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/john/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the people saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they entered the boats and came to Capernaum, looking for Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when that crowd saw that Yeshua was not there, neither his disciples, they embarked these ships and came to Kapernahum and they were looking for Yeshua.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> when, therefore, the multitude saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they also entered the ships, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when the multitude saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they went into ships, and came into Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/haweis/john/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> then when the multitude saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they also went into the vessels, and came to Capernaum, in search of Jesus. <a href="/mace/john/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the people likewise seeing that Jesus was not in those barks, nor his disciples, went on board them, and cross'd to Capernaum in quest of Jesus. <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When however the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they themselves also took boats and came to Capernaum to look for Jesus. <a href="/worrell/john/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> when, therefore, the multitude saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves entered into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. <a href="/worsley/john/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> nor his disciples; they also went into those vessels, and came to Capernaum seeking Jesus. <a href="/parallel/john/6-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1896" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">Jesus the Bread of Life</a> …23However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. 24<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/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/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">neither</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">nor</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/1684.htm" title="1684: enebēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach.">got</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</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/4142.htm" title="4142: ploiaria (N-ANP) -- (a little boat, hence) a boat. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ploion; a boat.">boats</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">went</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2584.htm" title="2584: Kapharnaoum (N-AFS) -- Capernaum, a town of Galilee. Of Hebrew origin; Capernaum, a place in Palestine.">Capernaum</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">to look for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Him.</a> 25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/6-26.htm">John 6:26</a> Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a> Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. <a href="/john/6-40.htm">John 6:40</a> For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” <a href="/john/6-44.htm">John 6:44</a> “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. <a href="/john/6-51.htm">John 6:51</a> I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” <a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68</a> Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13-14</a> When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns. / When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. <a href="/mark/6-33.htm">Mark 6:33-34</a> But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. / 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. <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a> 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. <a href="/john/4-13.htm">John 4:13-14</a> Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. / But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” <a href="/john/4-48.htm">John 4:48</a> Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” <a href="/john/12-26.htm">John 12:26</a> If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-2</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.they also.<a href="/john/6-17.htm">John 6:17,23</a> And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them… seeking.<a href="/john/7-11.htm">John 7:11</a> Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?<a href="/john/18-4.htm">John 18:4,5</a> Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? … <a href="/john/20-15.htm">John 20:15</a> Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/6-23.htm">Boats</a> <a href="/john/6-17.htm">Capernaum</a> <a href="/john/6-17.htm">Caper'na-Um</a> <a href="/john/6-22.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/john/6-22.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/6-23.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/6-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/6-22.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/5-9.htm">Once</a> <a href="/john/4-53.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/john/5-16.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/luke/5-11.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/john/6-23.htm">Small</a> <a href="/john/4-45.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/luke/14-30.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">Boats</a> <a href="/john/6-59.htm">Capernaum</a> <a href="/john/6-59.htm">Caper'na-Um</a> <a href="/john/7-12.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/john/6-60.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/7-10.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/6-26.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/7-12.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/7-44.htm">Once</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/john/7-1.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Small</a> <a href="/john/6-52.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/john/6-32.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">John 6</div>1. <a href="/john/6-1.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.</a> 15. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Thereupon the people would have made him king;</a> 16. <a href="/john/6-16.htm">but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 26. <a href="/john/6-26.htm">reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;</a> 32. <a href="/john/6-32.htm">declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.</a> 66. <a href="/john/6-66.htm">Many disciples depart from him.</a> 68. <a href="/john/6-68.htm">Peter confesses him.</a> 70. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">Judas is a devil.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there The crowd had been following Jesus after witnessing the miraculous feeding of the 5,000. This event demonstrated Jesus' divine power and authority, drawing large numbers of people who were eager to see more miracles or receive more physical sustenance. The absence of Jesus and His disciples indicates a moment of transition, as Jesus often withdrew to pray or to teach His disciples privately. This reflects the pattern in Jesus' ministry of balancing public teaching with private instruction and communion with the Father.they got into the boats The Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Tiberias, was a central location in Jesus' ministry. The crowd's decision to get into boats shows their determination to follow Jesus, highlighting the impact of His miracles and teachings. Boats were a common mode of transportation across the lake, which was about 13 miles long and 8 miles wide. This detail underscores the geographical setting of Jesus' ministry, which often involved travel across this body of water.and went to Capernaum Capernaum served as a significant base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. It was a bustling fishing village and a center of commerce, located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus performed many miracles here, including healing the centurion's servant and Peter's mother-in-law. The town's synagogue, where Jesus taught, has been partially excavated, providing archaeological evidence of its historical significance. Capernaum's role as a hub for Jesus' activities emphasizes its importance in the Gospel narratives.to look for Him The crowd's search for Jesus reflects their desire for more than just physical nourishment; they were seeking the spiritual truth and authority that Jesus embodied. This pursuit can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual journey of seeking Christ, who is the "bread of life" (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>). The crowd's actions also foreshadow the deeper teachings Jesus would soon impart about the true nature of following Him, which involves seeking eternal life rather than temporary satisfaction.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A group of people who had been following Jesus, witnessing His miracles, and were eager to see more of His works and hear His teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who had just performed the miracle of feeding the 5,000 and walked on water. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The close followers of Jesus who were learning from Him and assisting in His ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a> A town on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which served as a central hub for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_boats.htm">The Boats</a> The means by which the crowd traveled across the Sea of Galilee to find Jesus, indicating their determination and desire to be near Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seek_jesus_with_determination.htm">Seek Jesus with Determination</a> The crowd's effort to find Jesus in Capernaum demonstrates the importance of earnestly seeking Christ in our own lives. We should pursue Him with the same determination, prioritizing our relationship with Him above all else. <a href="/topical/u/understand_the_true_need.htm">Understand the True Need</a> While the crowd sought Jesus for more miracles, Jesus later teaches about the deeper spiritual nourishment He provides. We must recognize our spiritual hunger and seek Jesus as the true source of life. <a href="/topical/r/recognize_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognize Jesus' Authority</a> The events leading up to this verse, including the feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water, reveal Jesus' divine authority. Acknowledge His power and sovereignty in every aspect of life. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_seeking_christ.htm">Community in Seeking Christ</a> The crowd's collective journey to find Jesus highlights the importance of community in our spiritual journey. Encourage and support one another in seeking and following Christ. <a href="/topical/r/respond_to_jesus'_invitation.htm">Respond to Jesus' Invitation</a> Jesus invites us to come to Him and find rest and fulfillment. Respond to His call by aligning your life with His teachings and trusting in His provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 6</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_walk_on_water.htm">Why did Jesus perform the miracle of walking on water?</a> <a href="/q/are_healing_rooms_biblical.htm">Are Healing Rooms biblical?</a> <a href="/q/does_'bread_of_life'_conflict_beliefs.htm">John 6:35: Does Jesus's claim to be the 'bread of life' conflict with other biblical teachings or Jewish beliefs about divine provision?</a> <a href="/q/can_physics_explain_jesus_walking_on_water.htm">John 6:16-21: Is there any plausible explanation or historical support for Jesus walking on water, given the known laws of physics?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) When the people.--Better, the multitude, as before. It is not necessary to suppose that the whole 5,000 crossed over. The crowd came probably in part from the eastern side, and many would continue their journey to Jerusalem (comp. <a href="/john/6-2.htm" title="And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.">John 6:2</a>). If indeed we press the words of <a href="/john/6-22.htm" title="The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one into where his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;">John 6:22</a>, "the multitude which (still) stood on the other side of the sea," they would include the remnant only.Therefore saw.--Resuming <a href="/john/6-22.htm" title="The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one into where his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;">John 6:22</a>. The sentence is long and involved, and this has been, as we may expect, followed by some variations in the text. "Saw," in <a href="/john/6-22.htm" title="The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one into where his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;">John 6:22</a>, should be interpreted of the previous evening, and the same word here of the day of their own embarking. They knew there was only one boat, and that the disciples had gone away in it, but Jesus had not. They expected therefore to find Him among themselves, but did not. Meanwhile, other boats had come across from Tiberias. From these they may have learnt that He was not there.They also took shipping.--Better, they themselves entered into the boats. <a href="/commentaries/john/6-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. when ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. neither οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. nor οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. were ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. there, ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. got ἐνέβησαν (enebēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1684.htm">Strong's 1684: </a> To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. boats πλοιάρια (ploiaria) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4142.htm">Strong's 4142: </a> (a little boat, hence) a boat. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ploion; a boat. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. went ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Capernaum Καφαρναοὺμ (Kapharnaoum) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2584.htm">Strong's 2584: </a> Capernaum, a town of Galilee. Of Hebrew origin; Capernaum, a place in Palestine. to look for ζητοῦντες (zētountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. [Him]. Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/6-24.htm">NT Gospels: John 6:24 When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/6-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 6:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 6:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/6-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 6:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 6:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>