John 6:24

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“when therefore the multitude saw that Jesus is not there, nor his disciples, they also themselves did enter into the boats, and came to Capernaum seeking Jesus;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 6:24 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 14:34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.
  2. Mark 1:37and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You!”
  3. Mark 6:53When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat.
  4. Luke 8:40When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
  5. John 6:17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them.
  6. John 6:23However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
  7. John 6:59Jesus said this while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.
  8. John 7:11So the Jews were looking for Him at the feast and asking, “Where is He?”
  9. John 18:4Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”
  10. John 20:15“Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”

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