King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Accordingly, when the crowd saw that neither Yeshua nor his talmidim were there, they themselves boarded the boats and made for K’far-Nachum in search of Yeshua.
Berean Standard Bible:
So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him.
American Standard Version:
when the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
When{G3753} the people{G3793} therefore{G3767} saw{G1492} that{G3754} Jesus{G2424} was{G2076} not{G3756} there{G1563}, neither{G3761} his{G846} disciples{G3101}, they{G846} also{G2532} took{G1684}{G1519} shipping{G4143}, and{G2532} came{G2064} to{G1519} Capernaum{G2584}, seeking for{G2212} Jesus{G2424}.
Cross-References (KJV):
John 6:17
- And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
Mark 1:37
- And when they had found him, they said unto him, All [men] seek for thee.
Mark 6:53
- And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
Matthew 14:34
- ¶ And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
John 18:4
- Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
John 18:5
- They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am [he]. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
Luke 8:40
- ¶ And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people [gladly] received him: for they were all waiting for him.
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Commentary for John 6:24
John 6:24 is a verse that captures a moment in the midst of a significant period in the ministry of Jesus Christ. The historical context of this verse is set during the early first century in the region of Galilee, where Jesus was actively teaching and performing miracles, notably the feeding of the 5,000, which immediately precedes this event in John 6:1-14.
In the verse, the people, having witnessed or heard about the miraculous feeding, are depicted seeking Jesus. Their motivation is a combination of curiosity, wonder, and the physical sustenance they received from the miracle. The verse reflects the crowd's desire to find Jesus, which is indicative of their recognition of His authority and the signs He performed. They are not just passive observers but active participants in the pursuit of Jesus, going as far as to cross the Sea of Galilee by boat to find Him in Capernaum, a city that had become a center of Jesus' ministry.
The themes present in this verse include the pursuit of spiritual truth, the physical and metaphorical journey towards faith, and the human tendency to seek out miraculous signs as evidence of divine authority. It also touches on the transient nature of human interest, which can be easily swayed by spectacular events rather than a deep understanding of Jesus' teachings. This verse sets the stage for the ensuing discourse where Jesus challenges the crowd's motivation, emphasizing the importance of faith in Him for the right reasons, rather than for the temporary satisfaction of physical needs or witnessing miracles.
In summary, John 6:24 encapsulates the crowd's pursuit of Jesus, driven by awe and the desire for more signs, and it introduces the reader to the deeper spiritual lessons that Jesus is about to impart regarding the bread of life, which is a metaphor for His role as the sustenance of eternal life.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3753
There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτε
Transliteration: hóte
Pronunciation: hot'-eh
Description: from ὅς and τέ; at which (thing) too, i.e. when:--after (that), as soon as, that, when, while. - Strong's Number: G3793
There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὄχλος
Transliteration: óchlos
Pronunciation: okh'los
Description: from a derivative of ἔχω (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot:--company, multitude, number (of people), people, press. - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G1492
There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἴδω
Transliteration: eídō
Pronunciation: i'-do
Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι. - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G2424
There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration: Iēsoûs
Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G1563
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖ
Transliteration: ekeî
Pronunciation: ek-i'
Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place). - Strong's Number: G3761
There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδέ
Transliteration: oudé
Pronunciation: oo-deh'
Description: from οὐ and δέ; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G3101
There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαθητής
Transliteration: mathētḗs
Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1684
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐμβαίνω
Transliteration: embaínō
Pronunciation: em-ba'-hee-no
Description: from ἐν and the base of βάσις; to walk on, i.e. embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool):--come (get) into, enter (into), go (up) into, step in, take ship. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G4143
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πλοῖον
Transliteration: ploîon
Pronunciation: ploy'-on
Description: from πλέω; a sailer, i.e. vessel:--ship(-ing). - Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set. - Strong's Number: G2584
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Καπερναούμ
Transliteration: Kapernaoúm
Pronunciation: cap-er-nah-oom'
Description: of Hebrew origin (probably כָּפָר and נַחוּם); Capernaum (i.e. Caphanachum), a place in Palestine:--Capernaum. - Strong's Number: G2212
There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ζητέω
Transliteration: zētéō
Pronunciation: dzay-teh'-o
Description: of uncertain affinity; to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life):--be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare πυνθάνομαι.