John 6:18 “A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated.”

John 6:18

A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The sea was tossed by a great wind blowing.

American Standard Version

And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Sea arose with a great winde that blewe.

Darby Translation

and the sea was agitated by a strong wind blowing.

Young's Literal Translation

the sea also — a great wind blowing — was being raised,

Bible in Basic English

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

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In context

17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.

19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

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