John 6:16 kjv — And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

King James Version

"And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,"

— John 6:16, King James Version

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John 6 — Context

13

Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

14

Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

15

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

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And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

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.

18

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

19

So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.

John 6:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 6:16 say?
John 6:16 in the King James Version reads: “And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,”
Where is John 6:16 in the Bible?
John 6:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 6, verse 16.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 6:16.
What translation should I read John 6:16 in?
John 6:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 6:16?
John 6:16 reads (KJV): “And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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