John 6:19
“So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So when they had rowed,.... For the wind being contrary, they could not make use of their sails, but betook themselves…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870John 6:16-21
See this miracle of walking on the sea explained in the notes at Mat 14:22-33. Compare Mar 6:45-52. Joh 6:21 Immediately…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Had rowed - Their vessel was a small one only, something of the boat kind: as to sails, if they had any, they could not…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 6:15-21
Here is, I. Christ's retirement from the multitude.
1. Observe what induced him to retire; because he perceived that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
five and twenty or thirty furlongs This pretty closely corresponds with -in the midst of the sea" (Mat 14:24). The lake…
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