John 6:16

16 When evening came, his talmidim went down to the sea,

John 6:16 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:16

And when even was [now] come
The last of the evenings, when night was coming on; for the first of the evenings took place before they sat down to eat, when the above miracle was wrought; see ( Matthew 14:15 Matthew 14:23 ) .

His disciples went down unto the sea;
of Galilee, or Tiberias, to the sea side; and this was by the order, and even constraint of Christ, who would have them go before him, that he might be clear of the multitude, and have an opportunity for solitary prayer, (See Gill on Matthew 14:22) (See Gill on Mark 6:45).

John 6:16 In-Context

14 When therefore the people saw the sign which Yeshua did, they said, "This is truly the prophet who comes into the world."

15 Yeshua therefore, perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain by himself.

16 When evening came, his talmidim went down to the sea,

17 and they entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Kafar-Nachum. It was now dark, and Yeshua had not come to them.

18 The sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.