John 6:21

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat: and straightway the boat was at the land whither they were going.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat: and straightway the boat was at the land whither they were going.
John 6:21 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat: and straightway the boat was at the land whither they were going.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then they willingly received him into the ship, etc.] When they knew who he was; and especially he was the more welcome, as they were in distress; and he able, as they well knew, to help them: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went; which was done, as Nonnus observes, by a divine motion; for not only the wind ceased, but another miracle was wrought; the ship was in an instant at the place whither they intended to go.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“willingly received him into the ship--their first fears being now converted into wonder and delight. and immediately the ship was at the land--This additional miracle, for as such it is manifestly related, is recorded here alone. Yet all that is meant seems to be that as the storm was suddenly calmed, so the little bark--propelled by the secret power of the Lord of Nature now sailing in it--glided through the now unruffled waters, and while they were wrapt in wonder at what had happened, not heeding their rapid motion, was found at port, to their still further surprise.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this miracle of walking on the sea explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-33. Compare Mark 6:45-52. John 6:21 Immediately - Quickly. Before a long time. How far they were from the land we know not, but there is no evidence that there was a miracle in the case. The word translated “immediately” does not of necessity imply that there was no interval of time, but that there was not a long interval. Thus, in Matthew 13:5, in the parable of the sower, “and immediately (the same word in Greek) they sprung up,” etc., Mark 4:17; Matthew 24:29; 3 John 1:14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:21 immediately they arrived at their destination: The immediacy was yet another of Jesus’ miracles.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they willingly: Psa 24:7-10; Sol 3:4; Mat 14:32, Mat 14:33; Mar 6:51; Rev 3:20 John 6:22”
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