John 6:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. ”

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

  See this miracle of walking on the sea explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-33 . Compare Mark 6:45-52 . John 6:21 Immediately - Quickly. Before a long time. How far they were from the...

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• John 6:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

  Then they (c) willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. (c) They were afraid at first, but when they recognized his voice they became new men...

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• John 6:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

  After the Miracle: the Walking on the Sea. Though the details are obscure, Jn. gives the key to the situation by recording the dangerous enthusiasm of the crowds, as later on he shows the dangers w...

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• John 6:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

  willingly received . were willing to receive. and... went . Recorded only by John. was . became. at. Greek. epi. App-104. land , or shore. Greek. ge . App-129. whither . to (Greek. eis))...

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• John 6:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

  Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. Immediately the ship was at the land - How far they were from the place at which they lande...

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• John 6:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

  After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 6:30-56 . But the reader will do well to mark here again the imp...

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• John 6:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

  The Bread of Life John 6:1 to John 7:1 . Feeding the five thousand. Walking upon the sea. Discourse upon the bread of life. Defection of many disciples. The Apostles stand firm. Returning from...

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• John 6:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

  Then they willingly received him. — This is doubtless correct as an interpretation, but it is too full for a translation. The Greek cannot mean more than, “Then they were willing to receive Him.” T...

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• John 6:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

  Chapter 14 JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE. John 6:1-59 . In this chapter John follows the same method as in the last. He first relates the sign, and then gives our Lord's interpretation of it. As to t...

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• John 6:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

  Jesus Brings Peace to Troubled Hearts John 6:15-21 The most conclusive proof that our Lord was no weak fanatic or enthusiast is afforded by the calm temper which refused the eager impulse of th...

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• John 6:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

  The whole chapter really records things resulting from the conflict recorded in the previous one. Having crossed the sea, Jesus first fed the multitude, and they, enamored of His ability, attempted t...

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• John 6:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

  When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. (16) And when even was now come, his disciples went dow...

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• John 6:21 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

  CHRIST’S PRESENCE IN TROUBLE ‘Then they willingly received Him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.’ John 6:21 A strange transition. From witnessing a m...

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• John 6:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

  Then they willingly received him into the ship ,.... When they knew who he was; and especially he was the more welcome, as they were in distress; and he able, as they well knew, to help them: and...

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• John 6:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

  Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. Ver. 21. Immediately the ship was at land ] A dying saint hath no sooner taken death in...

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• John 6:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  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 kin...

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• John 6:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

  FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND (vs.1-13) The setting here is no longer Jerusalem, but Galilee, and the contrast to the beginning of chapter 5 is striking. For here grace shines out beautifully, availa...

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• John 6:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

  Christ Walks on the Water.       15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he dep...

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• John 6:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

  See Poole on " 1 Thessalonians 6:17 "

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• John 6:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

  Jesus Walks on the Sea of Galilee ( John 6:16-25 ). It is quite clear from the fact that this event follows immediately on the other that Jesus was now trying to bring home to His disciple His own...

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• John 6:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

  EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES John 6:17 . Jesus was not yet come. —They had probably understood that He was to meet them at some point on the shore. John 6:19 . As the stretch from the point...

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• John 6:21 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

  John 6:1-2 . After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were di...

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• John 6:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  John 6:2 . A great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles. But being dull of apprehension, they seemed to have no idea that the Lord could feed the hungry, as well as heal the sick....

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• John 6:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

  After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee The reason for this journey I. AS REGARDS HIMSELF. 1. To avoid the fury of Herod who had just slain the Baptist. 2. That the anger of...

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• John 6:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

  EXPOSITION John 6:1-43 2. Christ declares himself to be the Sustainer and Protector of the life of which he is the Source . John 6:1-43 (1) The supply of human wants illustrat...

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• John 6:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

  Christ Walks on the Sea. John 6:15-21

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• John 6:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  Mark 6:51 ; Matthew 14:32 ; Matthew 14:33 ; Psalms 24:7-10 ; Revelation 3:20 ; Song of Solomon 3:4

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