John 6:16

16 And when evening was come, his disciples went down unto 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 Then those men, as they had seen the sign that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth the prophet that was to come into the world.

15 Jesus therefore knowing that they would come and take him by force to make him king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

16 And when evening was come, his disciples went down unto the sea

17 and entered into a ship and were crossing the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them.

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