John 6:18

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 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 come, and take him by force, to make him a king, John 6:15. Now here we have an instance, (1.) Of the irregular zeal of some of Christ's followers; nothing would serve but they would make him a king. Now, [1.] This was an act of zeal for the honour of Christ, and against the contempt which the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 6:16-21

6:16-21 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, and, when they had embarked upon a boat, they started across the sea to Capernaum. By this time darkness had come on, and Jesus had not yet come to them; and the sea was roused because a great wind was blowing. So, when they had rowed between three and four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and coming near the boat, and they were afraid. But he said to them: "It is I don't be afraid." So they wished to take him on board... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 6:18

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 lifted up the waves; which storm seems to have arose after they had set sail, and were got into the midst of the sea. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:1-71

2. Christ declares himself to be the Sustainer and Protector of the life of which he is the Source . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:16-21

(2) The mastery of the forces of nature—a " sign " of love . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:16-21

Christ walking on the sea. Our Lord had sent the disciples across to Capernaum, to detach them from the influence of the excited multitude. I. THE DISCIPLES EXPOSED TO DANGER ON THE LAKE . "And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. And the sea was agitated by a great wind that blew." 1 . The sea of Galilee was often exposed to dangerous storms . 2 . The darkness of the night must hare intensified the fears of the disciples . 3 . The absence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 6:17-18

And darkness had already come on , £ and Jesus had not yet come to them . This thrilling touch in John's narrative makes it more than evident that the beloved disciple was on board. He had been expecting the Master to make his appearance in some form. He had looked long and eagerly to that point on the mountainside whither he knew that Jesus had retired. The dreary and disappointed expectation, the long and weary waiting, left an indelible impression. Their natural course towards... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 6:16-21

See this miracle of walking on the sea explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-33. Compare Mark 6:45-52.John 6:21Immediately - Quickly. Before a long time. How far they were from the land we know not, but there is no evidence that there was a miracle in the case. The word translated “immediately” does not of necessity imply that there was no interval of time, but that there was not a long interval. Thus, in Matthew 13:5, in the parable of the sower, “and immediately (the same word in Greek)... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 6:15-21

John 6:15-21. When Jesus perceived Through the knowledge which he had of their thoughts and intentions; that they would come and take him by force That they had formed a purpose of doing so; to make him a king Believing that the Messiah was to rule as well as teach his people; he departed again unto a mountain himself alone Having ordered his disciples to cross the lake, and dismissed the multitude. To this mountain, according to Matthew and Mark, he retired to pray. For a further... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 6:15-21

66. Jesus walks on the sea (Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21)On seeing Jesus’ miracle with the bread and fish, many wanted to make him king immediately. This no doubt would have pleased many of Jesus’ followers, but for him it presented a possible temptation. He therefore sent his disciples to Bethsaida, while he escaped into the hills where he could be alone and pray (Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-46; John 6:15).Bethsaida was not far from the place where Jesus had fed the five... read more

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