John 6:18

18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.

John 6:18 in Other Translations

18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.

18 Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough.

18 A huge wind blew up, churning the sea.

18 Then a high wind arose, and the sea began to churn.

John 6:18 Meaning and Commentary

John 6:18

And the sea arose
Swelled, and was tumultuous and raging; the waves mounted up, and tossed the ship to and fro:

by reason of a great wind that blew;
which agitated the waters of the sea, and lifted up the waves; which storm seems to have arose after they had set sail, and were got into the midst of the sea.

John 6:18 In-Context

16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake,

17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them.

18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.

19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened.

20 But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”