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John 6:17

And they took a boat and went across the sea in the direction of Capernaum. By then it was dark and still Jesus had not come to them.

John 6:17 · Bible in Basic English

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John 6:17 in other translations

KJV King James Version

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.

WEB World English Bible

They entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.

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In context

14 And when the people saw the sign which he had done, they said, Truly, this is the prophet who is to come into the world.

15 Now when Jesus saw that the people were about to come and take him by force to make him a king, he went away again up the mountain by himself.

16 When evening came the disciples went down to the sea;

17 And they took a boat and went across the sea in the direction of Capernaum. By then it was dark and still Jesus had not come to them.

18 The sea was getting rough because of a strong wind which was blowing.

19 After they had gone three or four miles they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near to the boat; and they had great fear.

20 But he said to them, It is I, have no fear.

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