The Feeding of the Five Thousand

61 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias),

Other Translations of John 6:1

King James Version

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

61 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.

English Standard Version

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

61 After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias.

The Message

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

61 After this, Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee (some call it Tiberias).

New King James Version

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

61 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias.

New Living Translation

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

61 After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 6:1

Commentary on John 6:1-14

(Read John 6:1-14)

John relates the miracle of feeding the multitude, for its reference to the following discourse. Observe the effect this miracle had upon the people. Even the common Jews expected the Messiah to come into the world, and to be a great Prophet. The Pharisees despised them as not knowing the law; but they knew most of Him who is the end of the law. Yet men may acknowledge Christ as that Prophet, and still turn a deaf ear to him.

23 Then some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

Other Translations of John 6:23

King James Version

23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)

English Standard Version

23 Other boats from Tiberias came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

The Message

23 By now boats from Tiberias had pulled up near where they had eaten the bread blessed by the Master.

New King James Version

23 however, other boats came from Tiberias, near the place where they ate bread after the Lord had given thanks--

New Living Translation

23 Several boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the Lord had blessed the bread and the people had eaten.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 6:23

Commentary on John 6:22-27

(Read John 6:22-27)

Instead of answering the inquiry how he came there, Jesus blamed their asking. The utmost earnestness should be employed in seeking salvation, in the use of appointed means; yet it is to be sought only as the gift of the Son of man. Him the Father has sealed, proved to be God. He declared the Son of man to be the Son of God with power.