John 6:16
New International Version
When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,

New Living Translation
That evening Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore to wait for him.

English Standard Version
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,

Berean Standard Bible
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

Berean Literal Bible
Now when it became evening, His disciples went down to the sea,

King James Bible
And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

New King James Version
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

New American Standard Bible
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

NASB 1995
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

NASB 1977
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

Amplified Bible
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

Christian Standard Bible
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

American Standard Version
And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;

Contemporary English Version
That evening, Jesus' disciples went down to the lake.

English Revised Version
And when evening came, his disciples went down unto the sea;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When evening came, his disciples went to the sea.

Good News Translation
When evening came, Jesus' disciples went down to the lake,

International Standard Version
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,

Majority Standard Bible
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

NET Bible
Now when evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,

New Heart English Bible
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,

Webster's Bible Translation
And when evening had now come, his disciples went down to the sea,

Weymouth New Testament
When evening came on, His disciples went down to the Lake.

World English Bible
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea,

Berean Literal Bible
Now when it became evening, His disciples went down to the sea,

Young's Literal Translation
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,

Smith's Literal Translation
And when it was evening, his disciples went down to the sea.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, when evening arrived, his disciples descended to the sea.

New American Bible
When it was evening, his disciples went down to the sea,

New Revised Standard Version
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when it was evening, his disciples went down to the sea.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when evening had come, his disciples went down to the sea,

Godbey New Testament
And when it was evening, His disciples went down to the sea;

Haweis New Testament
So when evening was now come, his disciples went down to the sea-side,

Mace New Testament
When even was come, his disciples went to the sea, and going on board a ship,

Weymouth New Testament
When evening came on, His disciples went down to the Lake.

Worrell New Testament
And, when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea;

Worsley New Testament
And when evening was come, his disciples went down to the sea:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Walks on Water
15Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. 16 When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, 17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.…

Cross References
Matthew 14:22-33
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. / After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, / but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. ...

Mark 6:45-52
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd. / After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray. / When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land. ...

John 6:17-21
got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. / A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. / When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. ...

Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Psalm 107:23-30
Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ...

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Jonah 1:4-16
Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. / The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. / The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” ...

Matthew 8:23-27
When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. / Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” ...

Mark 4:35-41
When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.” / After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him. / Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. ...

Luke 8:22-25
One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out. / As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. ...

Job 9:8
He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.

Psalm 77:16-19
The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ...

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Acts 27:13-44
When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete. / But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island. / Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along. ...

2 Kings 2:8
And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.


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John 6
1. Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.
15. Thereupon the people would have made him king;
16. but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;
26. reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;
32. declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.
66. Many disciples depart from him.
68. Peter confesses him.
70. Judas is a devil.














When evening came
The phrase "when evening came" sets the scene for a transition in the narrative. In the Jewish context, evening marks the beginning of a new day, as the Jewish day begins at sunset. This time of day often symbolizes a period of reflection and transition. In the context of John 6, it follows the miraculous feeding of the 5,000, a moment of divine provision and revelation. The evening can also symbolize a time of uncertainty or challenge, as darkness approaches, setting the stage for the disciples' upcoming test of faith.

His disciples
The term "His disciples" refers to the close followers of Jesus, those who have committed themselves to His teachings and mission. In the Greek, "disciples" is "μαθηταί" (mathētai), meaning learners or students. This highlights their role as those who are continually learning from Jesus, both through His words and His actions. The disciples are central to the narrative, representing the community of believers who are called to follow Christ, even into challenging circumstances.

went down
The phrase "went down" indicates a physical movement towards a lower elevation, in this case, towards the sea. This movement can also symbolize a descent into a place of testing or trial. In biblical narratives, going down often precedes a significant event or encounter with God. The disciples' descent to the sea foreshadows the upcoming storm and their encounter with Jesus walking on water, a moment that will test and strengthen their faith.

to the sea
"To the sea" refers specifically to the Sea of Galilee, a significant location in Jesus' ministry. The sea is a place of both livelihood and danger for the disciples, many of whom were fishermen. In biblical symbolism, the sea often represents chaos and the unknown, a place where human control is limited. The Sea of Galilee, in particular, is known for sudden storms, which can be seen as metaphors for the trials and uncertainties of life. The disciples' journey to the sea is a step into the unknown, where they will once again witness Jesus' authority over nature and be reminded of His divine presence and power.

(16) And when even was now come.--Comp. Note on Matthew 14:15.

Verses 16-21. -

(2) The mastery of the forces of nature - a "sign" of love. Verses 16, 17. - Now when it became evening. This must have been the "second evening;" for the miracle itself was said to he wrought when the day began to decline (Matthew 14:15; Luke 9:12). The first evening (ὀψία) lasted from three to six p.m., the "second evening" stretched from sundown to darkness (σκοτία). The night was drawing on. His disciples went down from the higher ground or grassy slopes to the sea (ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν), and having embarked in a ship, they were making for the other side of the sea to Capernaum; or as Mark (Mark 6:45) says, "towards Bethsaida." This occasions no difficulty to those who remember that there were two Bethsaidas - one, "Bethsaida Julias," on the northeastern end of the lake; and the other near to Capernaum, called "Bethsaida of Galilee." The two towns were so near that the latter Bethsaida might reasonably he regarded as the port of Capernaum.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
Ὡς (Hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

evening
ὀψία (opsia)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3798: Late, evening. From opse; late; feminine afternoon or nightfall.

came,
ἐγένετο (egeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: 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
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

went down
κατέβησαν (katebēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.

to
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sea,
θάλασσαν (thalassan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2281: Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.


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